Sports and Recreation Director (Appleton YMCA) (Project Management)
The Appleton YMCA is seeking an energetic leader for the Sports & Recreation department. The Sports and Rec Director will supervise and work alongside the Sports and Recreation Coordinator to administer, supervise, and develop the programs and services of the Sports and Rec Department. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Seek out ways to continuously build relationships with members, participants, staff and volunteers.Recruit, hire, train, manage, coach and counsel Sports & Recreation staff, Building Supervisor staff, and Sports & Recreation Coordinator.Assure timely and accurate internal communications related to departments responsible for along with ensuring other directors and staff receives pertinent information to do their jobs effectively.Hold regular department staff meetings to ensure proper communication and development of staff.Respond to customer service problems, compliments and complaints; contact members/parents in a timely manner to increase customer satisfaction and member retention.Organize and be accountable for program records to assure accuracy of records and statistical data including labels, lists, correspondence and tracking strategies.Plan, develop, follow and oversee an annual budget of income and expense for departments responsible for. Administer the annual budget as approved and ensure effective cost containment initiatives at all times.Maintain accurate and timely schedules and payroll records and approve and process all bi-weekly payroll time sheets for departments responsible for.Participate in all applicable staff, branch and association meetings.Staff a rotation of Manager on Duty time to supervise the building, equipment, members and staff during such periods as shall be assigned. Remaining on-call is also a requirement.Plan, develop, and promote programs of recreation and instruction in all of the departments responsible for.Ensure all programs responsible for are included in the YMCA program offerings and YMCA registration system.Develop Member Schedules for the gymnasiums and maintain accurate times on the YMCA of the Fox Cities App.Lead and direct those activities/programs where volunteers or paid staff cannot be secured or where professional staff leadership is essential for quality programming. This could include Family Nights, evening sports leagues, and Saturday Sports League. Plan, coordinate, communicate and schedule facility rentals, including field trips, sports practices, tournaments.Communicate facility needs with Property Manager and plan gym closings for cleaning and repairs with Property Manager when needed.Purchase and maintain equipment, materials, and program supplies as needed and allowed by the budget for all departments responsible for.Serve as a trainer for YMCA or sports related trainings.Support the annual association giving programs and campaign and serve as a liaison to Annual Campaign volunteers.Know and follow the established association, human resources and business policies and procedures.Assure own and departments professional growth through reading, study, and conference attendance.Market, plan, staff and work as needed for special events throughout the year as assigned.Assume other duties as assigned by the Executive Director and Program Executive Director.Exemplify the YMCA values of CARING, HONESTY, RESPECT AND RESPONSIBILITY in all aspects of job performance and in relationships with others.