Sports Director - James P. Gills Family Branch

**Title:** Program Director **Location:** YMCA of the Suncoast **FLSA Status:** Exempt **Leader Level:** Team Leader **Hiring Range:** **Reports to:** Executive Director **Supervises:** Youth Programs, Family Programs and Kids Zone Staff and Volunteers including Referees, Coaches and Program Assistants **Position Summary:** This position, as a top administrative branch staff in an Association actively engaged in many national Y initiatives, is responsible for day-to-day general administration of the Youth, Teen and Family Program Departments including staff supervision, budgeting, expense control, income generation, program development and quality control, and committee development, community relations, collaborations, long-range planning and facility maintenance. The Program also provides direction and leadership for the achievement of Association goals in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board. **Core and Strategic Functions:** **1) High Quality Programs, Services and Facilities** - Direct and administer total operation of the Youth, Teen and Family Program Departments including the interpretation and execution of established policies, the development of procedures and methods, staffing, evaluation of the effectiveness of the programs and operations. - Plan and conduct a wide variety of programs and activities that maximize the facilities, support the cause and enhance membership. - Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or may violate the code of conduct. Ensure the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment by keeping supplies organized, maintain a clean facility and care for equipment. - Promote and monitor program growth, taking a leadership role in membership cultivation and program retention. - Develop and implement annual program growth goals, retention goals, and objectives that include monthly and weekly action plans. **2) Staff and Volunteer Management** - Recruit, hire, supervise and develop department staff and volunteers through use of Leadership Competency Model resources that create a culture of cause-driven leaders - Lead and/or participate in a branch committee(s) - Conduct monthly staff meetings to keep staff well informed. - Support branch Y Community Champions efforts **3) Finance** - Prepare annual department(s) budget for approval by the Executive Director. - Recommend adjustments and administer the budget, exercising necessary expense controls and revenue production **4) Community Development** - Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. - Promote and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media - Actively participate in community organizations **5) Financial Development** - Incorporate storytelling in an effort to advance our mission and cause - Participate in Annual Campaign efforts - Identify and recruit Annual Campaign volunteers - Lead and/or participate in branch special events for fund raising or mission advancement **6) Operating Values** - Serve as a member of branch management and support the branch and association objectives of the YMCA - Teach, role model and promote SMART behavior **7) Strategic** - Support the GPS initiatives by participating on a Commitment Team - Advance our work in Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism and Philanthropy - Incorporate Living Our Cause into work products and behavior **(all position functions are essential to the position)** **YMCA Competencies (Team Leader):** 1. **Values -** Models and teaches the Y's values. 2. **Volunteerism** - Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. 3. **Relationships -** Builds relationships to create small communities 4. **Project Management** - Develops plans and manages best practices thro…