REGIONAL SPORTS DIRECTOR
City District

WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS?

The Y is a dynamic and diverse human service organization committed to nurturing the potential of kids, promoting healthy living and fostering a sense of social responsibility. The Y is a team effort, right down to our members. The care and concern we show for our members is our success gauge. In order to maintain our success, we must recruit and hire the best employees in the country. The Y commits itself to doing so by providing our employees competitive wages, benefits and opportunities for advancement through our training programs and internal promotions.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is recognized as a cutting-edge leader in the YMCA movement. The association serves the communities of Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Franklin, South Boston Virginia Beach, the Eastern Shore of Virginia, as well as the Outer Banks, Barco and Elizabeth City in North Carolina. Our facilities consist of 23 Family Centers, 2 satellite fitness centers, 2 regional day camps, 1 resident camp, and a nine-hole golf course operating a successful First Tee program.

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads provides an excellent benefits package including membership, competitive pay, generous time off, health benefits and an industry leading retirement plan. Additionally the Y is committed to the development of staff leadership. In addition to a robust benefit program, training is provided to secure a promising future for our employees and the Y. Our association strongly supports staff development and encourages membership in the nation’s largest active chapter of YMCA Professionals Network (YPN).

OUR CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Regional Sports Director is responsible for providing Cause-Driven management and operations for all Youth and Adult Sports Programming at the designated YMCAs. Day to day operations include staff supervision, fiscal control, program development, program area facility management/maintenance, marketing, and volunteer development. The Regional Sports Director is also responsible for hiring, training, supervising, and leading their staff team in superior levels of member service and engagement in accordance with the association guidelines.

Division of Duties:

• 70% Supervision and management of Youth and Adult Sports Programs
• 20% Association, family center meetings and/or leader on duty assignment
• 10% Leadership to Annual Giving and other special projects

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Priorities

• Direct leadership of sports programs
• Provides strong leadership and support for attaining association’s goals and objectives
• Provides strong fiscal management in all areas of responsibility

The Regional Sports Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties including:
1. Budget and Financial Performance

• Develops and manages the budgets related to the position
• Makes necessary purchases, inventories, and deliveries of all program related supplies in accordance with Association standards

2. Program Development and Membership Engagement

• Provides safe, organized, and quality sports, camp, and programs that serve the assigned center’s community needs
• Plans, develops, and implements sports programs
• Creates opportunities for members to form small communities and build meaningful relationships
• Provides leadership, plan and execute community-programming opportunities in the extended Chesapeake community
• Plans, markets, and executes quality programs to serve more kids, teens, adults, and families
• Develops, produces, and distributes program information necessary to promote assigned programs, in accordance with branch marketing plans
• Ensures high quality programs through innovative program development, evaluations, and ongoing training of staff
• Expands current sports offerings with high quality programming in accordance with the Association Gold Book guidelines

3. Team Performance Towards Organizational Goals

• Provides strong leadership and support for attaining Association’s goals and objectives of the strategic plan
• Hires, trains, evaluates, and supervises sports team members
• Recruits and trains program volunteers
• Provides leadership and support for branch management team, annual support campaign, and volunteer committees/boards as assigned
• Performs the duties of direct reports as needed

4. Fundraising

• Participates in a successful annual support campaign, with staff giving and membership involvement

5. Professional Development

• Completes New Staff Orientation, blood borne pathogens, child abuse prevention and trainings as required
• Attends mandatory staff meetings and appropriate Department Cabinets
• Caring, Honesty, Respect, Responsibility, and Faith and promote the YMCA Mission
• All other duties as assigned

6. Facility Management

• Ensures upkeep of related facilities and equipment
• Effectively coordinates facility usage for assigned programs and activities
• Perform and adhere to safety, cleanliness, and uniform standards associated with COVID-19 prevention

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences or equivalent is preferred
• At least 21 years or older
• 1 to 2 years supervisory experience
• Must be able to attain CDL (commercial driver’s license) within 6 months of hire
• Flexible schedule, days, nights, and weekends
• Able to obtain American Safety and Health Institute BLS instructor within 90 days of hire
• Proficient computer skills with ability to learn new software programs

ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Will be required to walk, stand, kneel, stoop, push, and lift up to 100 pounds
• While performing duties the employee may occasionally work in the outside weather conditions, and is exposed to wet, cold and /or humid conditions
• Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
• Will be exposed to cleaning supplies
• Must be able to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must be physically able to successfully complete required certifications

ACCOUNTABILITY:
Accountable for completion of assigned goals as measured by the number of people served, cause driven measures, service satisfaction scores, operating results, and supervisor evaluation of assigned duties.
Effect on End results:

• Increase program participation by 5%
• Meet and exceed revenue expectations
• Ensure effective and efficient camp protocol at offsite camps

BACKGROUND CHECKS:

An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

TO APPLY:

Submit online application and upload cover letter, resume, and references on the YMCA of South Hampton Roads’ Job Opportunities page at https://www.ymcashr.org/page/work-y

Internal Candidates – Currently active employees of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads should apply through Careers on the Employee Dayforce Account to submit an online application. Application closes on April 3rd, 2023.

The YMCA of SouthHampton Roads is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions at YSHR will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. YSHR does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status or genetics.

Please Note: Requirements, skills, and abilities described above are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essentialfunctions of this position with or without reasonable accommodation. In no instance, however, should the duties, responsibilities, and requirements be interpreted as all-inclusive.