The Young Men's Christian Association of The Triangle Area
Sports Program Director | East Triangle YMCA (Education)
POSITION SUMMARY
TheSportsProgramDirectoris responsible forleading and growing programs that reflect the YMCAs 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.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Program Leadership
- Maintain consistent daily presence in programs to support quality, safety, and staff oversight, followingassociation-specific expectations fordirect service coverage and onsite visitation.
- Launchnew programsand grow existing ones in alignment with strategic goals and participant interests.
- Coordinate facilityuseandlogisticsto 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 strong, 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 accessforall.
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 branchs overall target.
ProgramExperience
- Build strong relationships with members, families, and staff through positive, responsive communication.
- Address questions and concerns ina timelyand 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 YMCAs mission and evolving priorities.
- Completion of all required annual trainings related to safety, compliance, and child protection as assigned.
PROGRAM SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
- Develops,promotesand delivers high-quality sports programs serving members,volunteersand program participants with an intentional focus on relationships,engagementand skill development.
- Supports the overall vision for youth, sports, branch, and association initiatives.
- Leads and manages all youth sports activities and collaborates with wellness directorregardinggym schedules.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Degree in related fieldpreferred and 1+yearof 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 communicationskills, 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 skillspreferred, butnotrequired.
WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Thephysical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
- Primarily office and program settings with frequent interaction in gyms, classrooms, and outdoor spaces.
- Moderate noiselevels;may be louder during youth or community activities.
- Regular use ofcomputer,phone, and other office technology.
- Frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching; occasional lifting or moving up to 40lbs.
- Some work performed outdoors in varying weather conditions.
- Flexible schedulerequired may include early mornings, evenings, weekends, and occasional travel between branches or sites.
- Must be able to provide valid identification for employment eligibility verification.
- Mustpossessa valid drivers license and have access to reliable transportation.
- A clean driving record isrequiredto meet YMCA insurance standards.
- Travel between branch and/or site locations, and to off-site meetings and events isrequired.
- Mustresidein the YMCA of the Triangle service area (Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill and surrounding areas).
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.