Job Description
The A.E. Finley YMCA and YMCA of the Triangle is seeking to hire a sports program director!
Job Description
The Sports Program Director I is responsible for leading and growing programs that reflect the YMCA’s mission and serve community needs. This role includes supervising and developing part-time staff and volunteers, managing program operations and budgets, and ensuring a positive and high-quality experience for participants. The Program Coordinator also builds partnerships with community organizations and supports outreach, marketing, and fundraising initiatives to strengthen engagement and impact.
Qualifications
- Degree in related field preferred and 1+ year of related experience.
- Passion for building community and fostering meaningful relationships through programs and services.
- Experience supporting program delivery and staff development in a team-based environment.
- Ability to coordinate staff, programs, and schedules effectively in a dynamic setting.
- Strong communication skills, including written, verbal, and public-facing interactions.
- Demonstrates initiative, sound judgment, and strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Builds inclusive, mission-driven relationships with youth, families, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
- Bilingual or multilingual skills preferred, but not required.
Essential Functions
Program Leadership
- Maintain consistent daily presence in programs to support quality, safety, and staff oversight, following association-specific expectations for direct service coverage and onsite visitation.
- Launch new programs and grow existing ones in alignment with strategic goals and participant interests.
- Coordinate facility use and logistics to support smooth program delivery and engaging events.
- Manage daily participant records by using program software to track attendance and verify and track essential information.
Staff Development
- Recruit, train, schedule, and support part-time staff and volunteers to build a trong, inclusive team.
- Provide regular feedback and coaching to help staff grow and succeed.
- Motivate your team to meet goals and create a positive, mission-driven work culture.
Community Engagement & Outreach
- Build partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and other organizations to strengthen program impact and visibility.
- Support outreach, marketing, and registration efforts to promote programs and ensure access for all.
- Review scholarship applications to help remove barriers to participation.
Fiscal Stewardship
- Develop and manage program budgets to meet financial goals and use resources responsibly.
- Contribute to the YMCA Annual Campaign by leading volunteer teams, supporting fundraising events, and achieving an individual fundraising goal that advances the branch’s overall target.
Program Experience
- Build strong relationships with members, families, and staff through positive, responsive communication.
- Address questions and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
- Track program data to evaluate success, improve experiences, and celebrate progress.
- Maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, to meet program and organizational needs.
Additional Responsibilities
- Take on other duties as assigned to support the YMCA’s mission and evolving priorities.
- This job description may be modified when appropriate by Human Resources.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Develops, promotes and delivers high-quality sports programs serving members, volunteers and program participants with an intentional focus on relationships, engagement and skill development.
- Supports the overall vision for youth, sports, branch, and association initiatives.
- Leads and manages all youth sports activities and collaborates with wellness director regarding gym schedules.
- Certification Requirements (must obtain within 30 days of starting and maintain throughout employment): CPRO, Basic First Aid, Administering Emergency Oxygen
Job Tags
Part time, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift