Sports Lead

ABOUT US

 The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people – regardless of age, income, or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the region’s health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the state’s largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are “For All”. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As the Sports Lead, the responsibilities include program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, participant and member retention, safety, community collaborations, and site supervision. As the Sports Lead, you will be accountable for delivering exceptional programs and service to YMCA members, participants, and volunteers in partnership with a larger team. The responsibilities include program operation, development and growth, participant satisfaction, participant and member retention, safety, community collaborations, and site supervision. You will be a vital member of the YMCA leadership staff and a highly visible representative of the YMCA mission and core values. In addition, you will be accountable for knowing and properly executing all YMCA policies and procedures.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Contributes to the overall Y mission of strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.  
• Assists with the planning, organizing, and scheduling of all games, facilities, officials, and scorekeepers for YMCA sports and activities for the assigned branch.
• Creates, organizes, and implements a curriculum that teaches the foundational skills of a sport or program activity.
• Audits volunteer coaches and instructors to ensure the YMCA curriculums are being followed
• Manage athletic program activities, including setting up and facilitating practices and game days. 
• Ensures program standards, equipment needs, safety, and field/facility maintenance are consistent with association expectations.
• When needed, officiates or coaches youth soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, or any particular sport the center may provide.
• Recruits and trains volunteer coaches and/or program staff. 
• Performs quality work within given deadlines and expectations with direct supervision.
• Adheres to the Association’s risk management program to ensure safe facilities and programs for members, volunteers, and staff.
• Ensures emergency preparedness through the regular execution of emergency drills and department assessments.
• Monitors and maintains necessary equipment through scheduled and preventative maintenance.
• Attends and actively participates in all required staff training, meetings, and program development activities.
• Performs office work as needed, such as filing, copying, and record keeping.  Ensures that all necessary paperwork and forms are accurately completed.
• Develop committed relationships. When representing the YMCA, share knowledge of programs, events, and resources with members and participants throughout the facility and community. 
• Supports Annual Campaign by asking all staff to give, collect, and share stories of Y's impact and engaging the department team to support campaign efforts.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

• Minimum of 16 years of age or older.
• 1-2 years experience facilitating sports programming preferred.
• Experience working with youth of all ages.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of recreation, physical education, related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in a variety of computer applications, including Outlook, DAXKO Systems, Microsoft Word, Teams, and Excel.
• Possess skills in relationship building, e.g., excellent communication skills.

PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

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.

• Ability to constantly and quickly move to various locations in and around the entire facility.
• Physically perform all CPR and first aid skills and/or assist as needed in emergency situations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time.
• Must be able to clearly see, hear, and speak.
• Must be able to bend, stand, stoop, and walk for extended periods of time throughout the facility.
• Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Must be able to comprehend and communicate written and verbal instructions
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions of position and to supervise program activities.

PART-TIME BENEFITS

• Free individual membership to all YMCA of WNC locations
• Discounted membership for household members
• Discounted program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
• Start a 403(b) smart savings account on day one of employment (optional) and begin eligibility for YMCA retirement plan
• Professional development opportunities through local and Y-USA trainings

The YMCA of Western North Carolina is committed to equal opportunity in terms and conditions of employment for all employees and job applicants without regard to race, color, faith, gender, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, citizenship status, genetic information, gender expression, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law, except where a bona fide occupational qualification applies.