Description

The Sports Director is responsible for organizing and implementing all youth and adult sports, family programming and management, volunteer and staff management (recruitment, supervision and engagement), financial development, program administration, community and school partnerships and collaborations and special events and all other assigned special events. The Sports Director must relate well to youth and teens, creating a welcoming atmosphere where youth and families can thrive. Additionally, this position requires heavy engagement with volunteers, community partners, parents, school personnel and board members, including comfort with public speaking. Successful candidates must possess the skills necessary to manage, develop and supervise multiple program operations and a diverse group of volunteers. 

Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Must be professional with good verbal and written communication skills. Must be passionate about youth and teen development. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. 

Essential Functions

Include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

-Organize and implement all youth and adult sports programs.
-Recruit, hire, train, schedule and supervise all volunteer and paid staff associated with branch sports functions.
-Conduct evaluations of each program.
-Identify program volunteer positions and assist with the identification, recruitment and tracking of program volunteers
-Develop current program, ensuring high quality and results. Implement and innovate new programs and initiatives. Identify community needs to assess opportunities for new program development and growth.
-Develop programs, initiatives, workshops, events, etc. inside the branch and within the community to connect and engage families in positive, enriching activities and experiences.
-Communicates positively and effectively with all participants, volunteers and staff, including timely response to phone calls and requests for information.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Stooping, crouching, kneeling, walking, running, pulling, lifting, grasping, hearing, seeing close up, seeing far away, communicating, repetitive movements. 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is performed both indoors in an office setting and outdoors in varying weather conditions.  The applicant should be comfortable working in extreme cold, heat, rain, wind and other unfavorable outdoor conditions during the implementation of special events.

Comprehensive knowledge of recreational sports philosophy, programming, development and management. General knowledge of organizing and directing volunteers and personnel management. Should possess good supervisory/managerial skills as well as teaching, oral and written communication skills. Ability to work with all levels of general public, administration, city leaders and community organizations. Ability to manage multiple large-scale projects concurrently. Ability to appropriately manage the physical demands of the position. Ability to work the high demand of nights and weekends this job entails. Ability to pass a background check.

Must be 18 and possess a valid driver’s license. 

BENEFITS INCLUDE:
Health (cost share) dental and vision coverage
KPERS Retirement Plan

Sick and Vacation Leave

Please include a cover letter, resume and references with your application. If needed, those items can be sent to [email protected]