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VP of Human Resources and Risk Management

Under the direction of the Vice President of Family and Youth Development the Sports Director is responsible for the direct supervision of the Sports Coordinator and all aspects of youth and adult sports, leagues and activities, pre-school sports instruction, and summer programs.

This position requires extensive knowledge of basketball programming and large-scale basketball tournaments.The ideal candidate will also have experience and/or interest in pickleball, volleyball, softball and a variety of youth sports programs such as ultimate frisbee and golf.We require that candidates have experience working with children and running athletic programming.

If you are enthusiastic about teaching and overseeing physical education programs and athletics that support a life-long healthy approach to movement, while creating recreational athletics experiences for children and adults, then we encourage you to apply!

Responsibilities

• With support from the Sports Coordinator, create new and manage current sports leagues for youth and adults. Current successful programs include: Y-Ball, pre-school sports, Adult lunchtime hoops
• Develop and maintain department budget
• Recruit, train, schedule, evaluate year round part-time staff, seasonal part-time staff and volunteers, such as basketball officials and department contractors
• Effectively develop schedules for programs and member gym usage through a variety of online programs
• Organize Summer Sports programs
• Collaborate with other department directors and community organizations
• Lead or assist with Sports Classes
• Maintain facility areas and equipment in order to offer quality programming
• Mainttain certifications in Red Cross safety and first aid, including AED as well as adult/child CPR
• Flexible schedule - Ability to work Tuesday - Saturday during fall, winter and spring sessions; and Monday - Friday during summer months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Physical Education/Sports Management or related field is preferred.
• Must be able to present oneself professionally and communicate effectively with peers, staff and members.

This is a full-time EXEMPT position, with a salary range of $60,000-65,000 and excellent benefits. Please visit www.newcanaanymca.org/employment for more information and application.

Seniority level

• Seniority levelMid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment typeFull-time

Job function

• Job functionOther
• IndustriesNon-profit Organizations

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