Assistant Director of Sports

Deadline to apply:  August 27, 2026

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility.  The Assistant Director of Sports will report directly to the Director of Sports and will be responsible for the planning and implementation of several sports programs, volunteers, training and general sports support. This person will also be responsible for acting as the lead authority for the Sports Department when the Director is not present.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Will have responsibilities that tie to minimally three sports specific areas (ex: volleyball, soccer, short sports, physical education, and conditioning).
• Supervise and evaluate staff using job descriptions and performance standards that reflect their assigned roles and performance area needs.
• Responsibilities include Daxko program setup; league management; ensuring all equipment and supplies are purchased and in good repair for use; recruitment of coaches; uniform management; referee coordination; communication with outside leagues; parent and participant communication meetings.
• Design and deliver training to coaches; includes curriculum development, tracking, and compliance of YMCA policies and procedures.
• Manages sports volunteers in league/volunteer software including backgrounds checks, vetting and placement.
• Assist in preparing annual operational budgets by providing detailed justifications.
• Assure proper maintenance and cleanliness of the gymnasiums and all other assigned areas in coordination with the Sports Director and Director of Facilities.
• Support YMCA special events and programs including the annual campaign.
• Coordinate sports staffing needs with the Sports Director and assist in recruitment of staff.
• Daily support for Summer Camp and other Youth Development programs.
• Serve as an integral part of the total professional staff team or the YMCA of Frederick County
• Utilize all existing functions of Daxko to efficiently manage all facets of Y sports programming including program creation, roster management, data analysis, and correspondence with program participants.
• Maintain all written records and reports for activities and program as deemed necessary by the supervisor or association staff.
• Maintain a clean driving record and transport program participants as needed.
• Additional duties as assigned to meet the needs of the YMCA.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience in Health, Physical Education, Recreation or a related field.
• At least 2 years of experience in a sports or youth setting.
• At least 21 years of age.
• Basic computer and administrative skills.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be insurable by the YMCA insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to the YMCA.
• Passionate belief in the Y’s cause of nurturing the potential of all youth, supporting healthy living for all people and finding ways to help and support our community.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Strong communication, networking and collaboration skills.
• Excellent team builder and team player, ability to work in a self-directed fashion.
• Strong interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills, capable of working effectively with staff members and volunteers.
• Knowledge of youth sports issues, instruction practice, program creation and facilitation, community outreach, and budget and fiscal management.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

He/she must have the ability to demonstrate understanding of program development and group management; effective and efficient time management; demonstrate capacity for managing and leading youth; excellent oral and written communication skills; interpersonal and coaching skills; ability to exemplify a “Y-Voice” that demonstrates determination, genuine concern, welcoming attitude, hopefulness and a nurturing spirit.

Understand ethical behavior and business practices, and ensure that own behavior and the behavior of others is consistent with these standards and aligns with the values of the organization; maintain a work ethic that holds a high standard to organizational accountability.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job;

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Ability to walk, stand, and sit (including on the floor) while maintaining alertness for long periods of time.
• May be exposed to communicable diseases and bodily fluids.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds on a regular basis.
• Ability to stand or sit while maintaining alertness for several hours at a time.
• Position may require bending, leaning and kneeling.
• Ability to speak concisely and effectively communicate.
• Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical situations and physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency