Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities
Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community. At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation’s most pressing social issues as a youth and sports director.
Our Organizational Culture
At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to build strong communities where you can Be, Belong, and Become. With Truth & Courage, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.
Position Summary
The Youth and Sports Director will help achieve our vision by providing leadership and management of branch Youth Basketball Leagues (Jr. Hoopers, Winter League), and Camps (Summer, Holiday). The Director of Sports & Camp Programs will serve as the branch’s ADA Champion and Safety Committee Chair. The Director of Sports & Camp Programs will be a leader on the Presidio YMCA leadership team and support community events. Additionally, this role will be active on YMCA of San Francisco service line teams for Youth Sports, Camp, and possibly others.
Job Responsibilities
- Program Management & Operations
- Plan and manage Youth Basketball Leagues and Camps, including staffing, communications, logistics, and customer service.
- Deliver programming as needed and ensure staff schedules are properly managed.
- Observe participants’ activities and enforce safety regulations.
- Respond swiftly to critical incidents and emergency situations.
- Identify and remove barriers to inclusion, ensuring environments are welcoming and accessible.
- Coach and develop staff, including hiring, training, evaluating, and mentoring.
- Ensure staff certifications and training are up to date. Foster a strong sense of team and provide staff recognition and support.
- Plan and conduct regular in-service training and continuing education workshops. Connect staff to the mission of the YMCA and the meaning of their work.
- Create and manage the annual site/department operating budget.
- Ensure excellent fiscal stewardship and program enrollment to meet budget.
- Promote and market programming to maintain high program enrollment.
- Complete all mandatory ADP LMS safety training and Y-USA e-Learning before the first shift.
- Attend staff meetings and required training.
- Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Community Engagement & Collaboration
- Effectively collaborate and communicate with other departments.
- Lead in a positive manner to support and strengthen relationships.
- Engage in community campaigns and fundraising events.
- Demonstrate YMCA’s core values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility.
- Exhibit leadership in advancing the mission and cause, building relationships, leading operations, and inspiring others.
- Other Duties
- Perform all other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
- Minimum age 21 years
- Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent professional and community experience required
- 3 years of experience involving sports leagues, summer camps, youth development, recreation and leisure, and family activities, which can include developing, implementing and evaluating programs
- 2 years of supervisory experience
- Excellent organization, planning and time management skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communications skills
- YMCA approved CPR/First Aid certification
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience with building and maintaining budgets.
Work Environment and Physical Demands
- You must have visual and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
- All employees working with the YMCA are considered to have supervisory or disciplinary action relationships over minors. Fingerprints will be taken upon commencement of employment and will be submitted to the Association Office human resources department prior to beginning the first day of work.
- Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in order to perform the essential functions of the job.
- Position regularly requires the ability to do word processing, data entry and filing for several hours at a time. Position may require sitting, bending, leaning and kneeling on an occasional basis.
Disclaimers
- Must successfully complete a background screening, including criminal and employment verification. Some positions may also require a credit check.
- All duties and responsibilities are essential job functions, subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity workplace, which includes reasonable accommodation for otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please contact your manager if you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
- This job description may not be all-inclusive, and employees are expected to perform other duties as assigned by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified by management as needed.
- Job offers are conditional and contingent upon background clearance. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and CA Fair Chance Act, we will consider qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records for employment.
Salary Description
The salary for this position is $70,000 – $79,843 per year based on experience and qualifications and is aligned with current salary benchmarking standards. Compensation is contingent upon grant fund approval and program budget availability.