• Directs and supervises program activities to meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules and directs staff and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Establishes new program activities and expands program within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans.
• Assists in the marketing and distribution of program information, may organize and schedule program registrations. May review and process program scholarship applications.
• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Develops and monitors program budget to meet fiscal objectives.
• Coordinates use of facilities for program activities and events.
• Assists in YMCA fund raising activities and special events.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Responds to all member and community inquiries and complaints in timely manner.
• May assist with Program Committee meetings.
• Compiles program statistics. Monitors and evaluates the effectiveness of and participation in programs.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities.
• Organizes and conducts parent orientation meetings
• Organizes and conducts coaches training and meetings.
• Creates teams from paid and financially assisted registrations.
• Develops and distributes team practice and game schedules.
• Trains and schedules sports officials.
• Develops and distributes sports rules, guidelines and handbooks.
• Purchases and distributes team uniforms and awards.
• Coordinates and distributes team photographs.
• Organizes and hosts season parties and events.
• Transports and sets up equipment for games and practices.
• Monitors and purchases necessary sporting equipment.
• Organizes and conducts sports clinics.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

The YMCA Welcomes a Diverse Workforce

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D/V

The Gateway Region YMCA strictly follows a zero tolerance policy regarding child abuse.

• Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent.
• One to two years related experience preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Completion of YMCA program-specific certifications.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 11% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• 20% Discount on Tuition at Fontbonne University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare