PETERSBURG, VAPosted a month ago

Job summary

• Job post source

  This job is directly from YMCA of Greater Richmond

• Job overview

  The Service Delivery Director - Sports leads the sports department to grow sports programs and enhance community impact at YMCA of Greater Richmond.

• Responsibilities and impact

  The role involves managing youth and adult sports programs, camps, supervising staff and volunteers, creating quality programs, and building community relationships with a varied schedule including evenings and weekends.

• Compensation and benefits

  The position offers a competitive salary around $46k based on experience, health insurance, 12% employer-paid retirement after eligibility, free YMCA membership, childcare discounts, and professional development opportunities.

• Experience and skills

  Candidates should have a college degree preferred, at least two years of youth sports program experience, staff and volunteer leadership skills, budget management, computer proficiency, and possibly CPR/First Aid certification.

• Career development

  The YMCA supports ongoing professional development and nurturing staff potential in a diverse and inclusive environment.

• Work environment and culture

  The YMCA values diversity, inclusion, and core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility in a cause-driven community-focused environment.

• Company information

  YMCA of Greater Richmond is a community-focused organization dedicated to strengthening communities through sports and other programs.

• Team overview

  The candidate will lead the sports department, supervising part-time staff, gym monitors, and volunteer coaches.

• Application process

  Applicants are encouraged to apply through ApplicantPro as indicated in the posting.

• Unique job features

  The role emphasizes community engagement and program quality in a well-established nonprofit sports environment.

Company overview

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. They generate revenue through membership fees, program fees, donations, and grants, which fund various community programs, including fitness classes, childcare, and educational initiatives. Founded in 1854, the YMCA of Greater Richmond has a long history of serving the Richmond, Virginia area, evolving to meet the changing needs of the community while maintaining its core mission of fostering a healthy, inclusive environment for all.

How to land this job

• Position your resume to highlight leadership and supervisory experience in sports program management, emphasizing your ability to grow community sports bases and manage both youth and adult programs effectively.

• Emphasize your skills in staff and volunteer supervision, budget management, and program administration, as well as your experience working varied schedules including evenings and weekends.

• Apply through multiple platforms such as the YMCA of Greater Richmond's official corporate site, ApplicantPro, and LinkedIn to maximize your application visibility and chances of consideration.

• Connect on LinkedIn with current employees in the sports or program management divisions at YMCA of Greater Richmond; use ice breakers like commenting on recent community sports initiatives they have led or expressing enthusiasm about their mission to strengthen community through sports.

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