Program Director Spartanburg, SC

Company: Kaizen Lab Inc.
Location: Spartanburg
Posted on: November 12, 2024

Job Description:

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 Sports Director at the YMCA of Greater Spartanburg oversees the development and operations of the sports programs, ensuring the programs meet intended goals. 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. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Promotes and incorporates the YMCA four core values and character development model into all program activities.
• Recruit, train and develop part-time program staff and volunteers.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with other community organizations.
• Manage the sports programs including sports and specialty camps during the summer months, home School P.E., RISE, Church Leagues, and Adult Sports (Basketball, Volleyball, indoor Soccer).
• Monitor the program budget to meet fiscal objectives; compile program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in the program; secure, schedule, and maintain the needed fields and facilities; create and schedule the activities or events; and maintain and/or update and transport program equipment for games and practices.
• Ensure programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new program activities, and expanding the program within the community as needed. Assist in the marketing and distribution of program information.
• Maintain staff schedules and evaluate staff performance.
• Organize or participate in Y activities, such as committees, special events, and fundraising.
• Assist in YMCA fundraising activities and special events.
• Model relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions. Respond to all member and community inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
• Assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned to include assistance with other facility programming and outreach. QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent experience.
• YMCA Team Leader certification preferred.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Within 60 days of hire, completion of Child Abuse Prevention, CPR, First Aid, AED, and Bloodborne Pathogens training.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific training.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Commitment to inclusion and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). WORK ENVIRONMENT & 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.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to safely supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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