Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Youth Sports Senior Associate is responsible for the year round development, growth, and operational excellence of mission driven youth sports programming at the JCC. This includes core sports such as basketball and soccer, innovative niche sports, preschool sports programming, Sports Camp leadership, and serving as the JCC Maccabi Delegation Head for Team Dallas.

This position builds structured pathways for youth athletic development while creating an environment rooted in sportsmanship, Jewish values, inclusion, and community connection. The Youth Sports Senior Associate works collaboratively within the Sports & Recreation department to ensure strong enrollment, operational efficiency, and exceptional participant and parent experience. This is a full-time, exempt position with a comprehensive benefits package. The Jewish Community Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE).

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop, implement, and evaluate youth sports leagues, clinics, classes, break programs,special eventsand camps for preschool through teen participants
• Oversee core programs including basketball and soccer whileidentifyingand piloting new sports opportunities such as flag football, futsal, archery, fencing, martial arts, lacrosse, street hockey, track and field, volleyball, and other emerging youth sports trends
• Maintain visible and accessible presence at leagues, games, and events
• Build partnerships with local schools, after school programs, and community organizations
• Create structured seasonal calendars and long-term program pathways
• Lead measurable year to year growth through recruitment, retention, and program innovation
• Ensure all programs reflect JCC values of inclusion, safety, sportsmanship, and community
• Evaluate participation data and participant feedback to refine offerings
• Hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate full-time, part-time, and contract coaches and referees.
• Ensure staff are appropriately trained to work with various age groups while upholding safety, customer service, and professionalism.
• Collaborate with the Marketing Department to promote sports programs via print, social media, and digital platforms.
• Create and manage budgets;submitpurchase orders and payment forms promptly.
• Maintain consistent communication with familiesregardingschedules, updates, and events.
• Enter Programs and track registration, roster management, waitlists, and program data within the JCC CRM

PRESCHOOL SPORTS COORDINATION:

• Support and empower the part time Preschool Sports Coach through planningassistance, curriculum alignment, scheduling coordination, and communication support
• Help ensure ageappropriate, developmentally sound preschool sports programming
• Maintainstrong communicationwith preschool administration and families
• Monitorquality, safety, and participant experience

SPORTS CAMP DIRECTOR:

• Provide full leadership of Summer Sports Camp including planning, staffing, scheduling, communication, and evaluation
• Hire, train, supervise, and evaluate seasonal camp staff
• Develop dynamic daily schedules aligned with developmentalobjectivesand camp themes
• Manage camper groupings and ensure safe, engaging programming
• Monitorcamp budget, payroll, enrollment trends, and expense reconciliation
• Serve as a collaborative member of the J Camps Leadership Team

JCC MACCABI DELEGATION HEAD:

• Recruit and market to Jewish teens for the JCC Maccabi Games.
• Plan and conduct tryouts; assemble sport-specific teams.
• Recruit, manage, and train volunteer coaches.
• Adhere to all JCC Maccabi Protocols as outlined by JCC Association.
• Attend Delegation Head Meetings as scheduled.
• Handle all gear, travel, and registrationlogistics.
• Serve as primary contact for families and participants throughout the year.
• Ensure all participants are fully paid and registered for the JCC Maccabi Games.
• Be on call during the week of the Games.
• Attend and supervise all official events during the Games.
• Develop presentations and materials for pre-Games meetings and planning.
• Act as a role model for athletes and coaches; oversee transportation and delegate coordination.
• Ensure the creation of the binder, PowerPoint presentations and transportation schedule of the Delegation and coaches.

Cross-Department Responsibilities:

• Serve as a team player willing toassistwith broader agency needs
• Work collaboratively with all members of the Sports & Fitness department
• Support department wide events and initiatives
• Coordinate gym and field usage in collaboration with department leadership
• Ensure programs are scheduled efficiently and fairly
• Report facility needs and maintenance issues promptly
• Ensure equipment inventory ismaintainedand safe
• Ensure adherence to all JCC policies and procedures
• Maintainknowledge of emergency protocols
• Conduct monthly AED inspections and track CPR certifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred.
• CPR and First Aid Certification preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience in youth programming, sports,campsor relatedfield.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple long-term projects.
• Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, take initiative, and manage complex administrative tasks efficiently.
• Must be innovative and imaginative, serving as a positive role model for both staff and community members.
• Ability tolift upto 50 lbs.
• This position requires independent judgment,initiative,and advanced administrative skills.
• The person in the position is expected to be innovative, imaginative and provide a positive role model for members and staff

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