Recreation & Activities Director

JobTitle: Recreation & Activities Director

Department: Youth Sports

Classification: Full time Exempt

Job Grade: 11

Reportsto: Chief Program Delivery Officer

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Position Summary

TheRecreation & Activities Director leads programs that helpyouthteensandmove play build skills develop confidence andexperience belongingthrough recreation and physical activity. Rather than focusingsolelyon competitive leagues this position creates accessible developmentallyappropriate opportunitiesforparticipantsto try new activities build foundational athletic skills havefunand connect with others.

The Director builds strong relationships with schools parks sports organizations and other community partners to understand community needsidentifygapsand expand access to facilitiesexpertiseand opportunities forrecreation and physical activity. Programs may include skill development clinics camps open recreation game days outdoor experiences family activities competitive leaguesdevelopmentalandfunctionalsports offerings based on community Director may alsoidentifyand explore opportunities for adult and family recreation based on community needs organizationalcapacityand alignment with existing YMCA programs.

Essential Functions

Recreation Movement & Skill Development

• Create welcoming developmentallyappropriate opportunitiesfor youth of all abilities and experience levels totry new activities discover interests and build foundational athletic skillsthrough sports games relays obstacle courses teamchallengesand creative movement.

• Developclinics camps Game Days skill-development sessions open recreation developmentalsportsand other active-play experiencesbased on community needs participantinterestsand organizational capacity.

• Design a range of experiences that allow youth tobuild skills and grow in confidence from low-barrier introductory opportunities to ongoing and seasonal programs that encourage continued participation.

• Develop seasonal opportunities that introduce youth to new activities or help themprepare for upcoming community or school recreation seasons.

• Develop andoperaterecreational and competitive leagues or other team-based experiencesbased on community needs and organizational capacity with an emphasis onskill development participation confidence sportsmanshipbelongingand fun.

• Regularly assess and adapt the program portfolio based onparticipation family feedback communityneedsand organizational capacity.

• Identify and explore opportunities for adult and family recreation and physical activity based on community needs participant interests organizational capacity and alignment with existing YMCA programs.

Community Partnerships & Access

• Build relationships withschools parks and recreation agencies sportsorganizationsand other community partnerstoidentifycommunity needsgapsand partnership opportunities.

• Create pathways that connect youth to continued recreation and sports opportunities in the community andidentifyopportunities touse community facilities and spaces to expand access to YMCA recreation programs.

Safety Risk Management & Program Quality

• Ensure all programs staffvolunteersand partnerscomply withYMCA child protection practices organizational policies applicable regulations mandatory reportingrequirementsand established safety standards.

• Assess and manage risk for programs activities locations and partnerships includingappropriatesupervision check-in/check-out emergencyproceduresand parent/caregiver communication.

• Ensure facilities fieldsequipmentand program spaces areappropriateand safelymaintained including systems forinspection inventory storagemaintenanceand replacement of equipment.

• Respond appropriately toinjuriesincidentsand safety concerns ensuring required documentation communication follow-upand corrective action are completed.

Administration & Financial Management

• Develop and manageprogram budgets pricing financialassistancestrategiespurchasingand expensestosupport bothfinancial sustainability and access.

• Manage program administration includingregistration rosters schedules waivers participantrecordsand required documentation.

• Develop program calendars and coordinatefacilities staffingequipmentand other resourcesto support effective program delivery.

• Track and regularly report key measures includingenrollment capacity attendance repeat participation financialperformanceand participant/family experienceto inform program decisions.

• Maintain centralizedprogram standards curricula/activity plans procedures and resourcesthat support consistent program quality staffdevelopmentand continuity.

• Collaborate across YMCA departments toshare resources andexpertise coordinate programming and communication andidentifyopportunities to expand recreation experiences for participants and families.

• Mustmaintaina current valid Oregon drivers license a DMV driving record that meets YMCA standards and evidence of insurability throughout entire term of employment

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Staff & Volunteer Leadership

• Recruit onboard train superviseevaluateand developstaff and volunteersto deliver safeengagingand consistent recreation experiences.

• Ensure staff and volunteers complete requiredscreening child protection trainingcertificationsand role-specific preparationbefore working with participants.

• Provide staff and volunteers with clearprogram expectations activity plans safetyproceduresand ongoing coaching and support.

• Lead or support programs and activities as needed tomodel program quality supportstaffand respond to operational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least2years of relevant educationcourseworktrainingor professionaldevelopmentbeyond high school

• At least 4-½ yearsof experience developing or leadingengaging developmentallyappropriate recreation physical activity camp sports out-of-school-timeorother activeprogramsforyouthwithvarying interestsabilitiesand levels of experience.

• At least 1-½ years ofexperienceleadingsupervisingtrainingand supporting staff and/or volunteerswho work with children and teens.

• Previousexperience coordinating multiple aspects of program operations includingstaffing scheduling facilitiesregistrationand/or budgets.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelors degree inrecreation youth development education physical education sports management or a related field or equivalent relevant experience

• Experience developing or expandingyouth recreation physical activity or community-based programs and partnerships

• Knowledge or experience across multiple areas ofrecreation sports outdoor activity physicaleducationor youth development

• Experience developing recreation or physical activity opportunities for adults and/or families.

• Previousexperience leading sports or recreational activities at a YMCA

• Conversational fluency in Spanish

ProfessionalCompetencies

• Strong communication organization problem-solvingandrelationship-building skills.

• Ability tobuild relationships and collaborate effectively with families schools communityorganizationsand other partners.

• Change Leadership:Facilitates co-creates and implementsequitablechange for the good of the organization and/or community

• Communication & Influence:Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engagesinspiresand builds commitment to the Ys cause

• Inclusion:Values all people for their unique talents and takes an active role in promoting practices that support diversity inclusion and global work as well as cultural competence

• Critical Thinking & Decision Making:Makes informed decisions based on logicdataand sound judgment

• Fiscal Management:Manages the Ys resources responsibly and sustains the Ys nonprofit business model

• Functional Expertise:Executes superior technical skills for the role

• Innovation:Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Ys work and impact in the community

• Program/Project Management:Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact occurs

• Developing Self & Others:Develops self and supports others (e.g. staff volunteers members program participants) both formally and informally to achieve their highest potential

• Emotional Maturity:Demonstratesability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations

Work Environment and 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.

• Frequently required to stand walk run sit use hands to manipulate objects reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear and see

• Ability to lift equipment weighing up to60 pounds

• Sufficient strengthagilityand 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 employeeis regularly required touse a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device

• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

• Ability to work evenings and weekends as needed to support programs leaguesactivitiesandspecial events.

Employee Benefits & Discounts

The Eugene Family YMCA is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

The Eugene Family YMCA is committed to creating an environment of mutual recognition where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race color religion sex pregnancy (including childbirth lactation and related medical conditions) national origin age physical and mental disability marital status sexual orientation gender identity gender expression genetic information (including characteristics and testing) military and veteran status and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. The Y believes that diversity inclusion and a sense of purpose and belonging in the workplace are critical to the achievement of our mission. Weseekto recruit develop andretainthe most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.

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