Athletic Director

Overview

Responsible for planning, directing, supervising and evaluating Club athletic programs to line up with, correspond to and support Area/Branch strategy.

Responsibilities

KEY ROLES (Essential Job Responsibilities):

 

Plans and oversees the administration of designated Clubhouse athletic programs and activities:

 

Establishes Clubhouse program objectives consistent with organizational goals and mission.

Oversee and at times demonstrate the provision of day-to-day program activities in accordance with established standards, goals, safety, and health requirements

Helps develop external partnerships within the sports, fitness, and recreation core area

Ensures that members are encouraged to participate in a variety of program areas/activities and receive instruction and constructive feedback to develop skills in programs area(s).

Demonstrates leadership to assure conduct, safety and development of members.

Ensure the evaluation of Club programs on a continual basis and ensures programs/activities respond to member needs and address their gender and cultural diversity.

Control Clubhouse athletic program and activity expenditures within approved budget and manage inventory

Increase visibility of Club athletic programs via posting of daily schedule, announcements of upcoming sporting events.

Other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications

SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED: (Education, experience, skills required)

 

• Four year degree from an accredited college or university or education/experience equivalency.
• Minimum of five years’ work experience in a Boys and Girls Club or similar organization planning and supervising activities based on the developmental needs of young people, or equivalent experience.

• MS Office and web competency.
• Possess a valid driver’s license.
• Training and experience in athletic activities (must be documented).
• Current CPR and First Aid certifications.
• Ability to supervise program assistants and make scheduling assignments.
• Ability to coordinate multi-faceted athletic program of teaching skills, setting up intramural and summer camp teams.
• Knowledge and skills in officiating team and individual sports and the ability to teach these skills to staff and members of all ages.

 

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

 

• Ability to demonstrate athletic drills as it relates to various sports involving the children; ability to travel to various clubs; ability to lift at least 25 pounds; ability to move and demonstrate repetitive motion without assistance.