Sports and Adventure Clubs Program Director - La Jolla
YMCA of San Diego County · San Diego, CA
📍 La Jolla, CA💰 $70,304-$78,748via icimsPosted 2026-09-18
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Overview
This position is responsible for developing, delivering, and administering a designated program at an assigned branch. The Program Director is responsible for recruiting, hiring, supervising, and developing assigned team. The Program Director oversees the engagement and recruitment of volunteers for the program.
The Sports and Adventure Clubs Director provides strategic leadership and oversight for the YMCA's Sports and Adventure Clubs programs. The Director is responsible for program growth, quality, safety, and community engagement. The Director manages staff and volunteers, develops and implements program curriculum, coordinates logistics for events and activities, and ensures alignment with the YMCA's mission, values, and goals.
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Schedule
Monday - Friday, some nights
Saturday's during sports league season
Attend and camp oversight on scheduled Adventure Clubs weekend trips
Responsibilities
Responsible for the development, implementation, and day-to-day management of assigned departments/programs; ensuring growth, volume, safety and innovation
Oversees marketing, registration, communication and operation of on-site and off-site facilities
Implements regular site visits for observation and evaluation
Responsible for the development and control of department budget
Ensures that all assigned budget departments meet year-end outcomes
Monitor operations and ensure all licensing requirements are met
Ensure all YMCA policies & procedures, state licensing, ACA requirements, and health department requirements are adhered to at all times
Recruits, trains, supervises and appraises required staff and assists all staff in meeting their developmental needs
Responsible for fostering an environment where staff motivation, recognition, and teamwork thrives
Conducts bi-annual performance evaluations of staff
Serve as staff liaison in the Teams Division of the Annual Current Support Campaign and assists in the recruitment of campaigners to ensure Teams Division is filled and trained
Represents the Branch as needed in the community through various groups, organizations, coalitions, etc.
Ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and repetitive hand motion is required
Visual and auditory ability to respond in critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in the event of an emergency
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent work experience
2+ years’ work experience in program/department area
YMCA experience preferred
1+ year's supervisory experience required for a team of two or larger
2+ years’ experience with program development and program operations
Experience in implementing administrative and safety standard
Licensing, state law and our government funders require that staff within YMCA of San Diego County be fingerprinted, prior to reporting to work, and include subsequent arrest notifications
CPR/AED, and First Aid Certification, must include Adult and Child/Infant, obtained within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organizations:
American Red Cross
American Heart Association
American Safety & Health Institute
YMCA will consider qualified applicants with a criminal history pursuant to the San Diego County Fair Chance Ordinance and the California Fair Chance Act. You do not need to disclose your criminal history or participate in a background check until a conditional job offer is made to you. After making a conditional offer and running a background check, if the YMCA is concerned about conviction that is directly related to the job, you will be given the opportunity to explain the circumstances surrounding the conviction, provide mitigating evidence, or challenge the accuracy of the background report. Find out more about the Fair Chance Ordinance by visiting the San Diego County Office of Labor Standards and Enforcement.
Pay Range USD $70,304.00 - USD $78,747.90 /Yr.
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