Sports and Facilities Lead

ABOUT US The nonprofit YMCA of Western North Carolina strengthens local communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Founded in 1889, we engage more than 100,000 people - regardless of age, income, or background - to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the regions health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support the community. We do this through seven YMCAs, dozens of program sites, and YMCA Camp Watia. As the states largest provider of licensed school-age childcare, we give more than 1,000 children a day the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. We are made up of people of all ages, from all backgrounds, working side by side to ensure that everyone can reach their full potential with dignity. Thus, we are For All. Our core values are caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility, and they guide everything we do. We are committed to being an organization that exposes and addresses social constraints that limit and/or negatively affect all humans from all walks of life. We recruit staff who are passionate about giving back to the community, helping people, and upholding our core values. For more information, please visit ymcawnc.org. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ABOUT THE ROLE Under the direction of the Sports Director, Sports Manager, and Membership Director, the Sports Lead / Building Administrator serves as the operational leader for YMCA Sports and facility operations during assigned shifts. This position oversees the daily operations of youth sports programming while serving as the Leader on Duty for facilities, participants, members, staff, volunteers, and guests. The Sports Lead / Building Administrator is responsible for maintaining a safe, welcoming, and organized environment while ensuring exceptional program quality, outstanding customer service, and operational excellence. This role provides leadership to sports staff, volunteer coaches, officials, and scorekeepers; supports membership and facility operations as needed; responds to emergencies and member concerns; ensures compliance with YMCA policies and risk management practices; and supports the continued growth of YMCA sports programming. As a highly visible representative of the YMCA, this individual serves as a bridge between the Sports and Membership departments, ensuring seamless branch operations while creating exceptional experiences for members, participants, volunteers, and guests. This position models the YMCA's core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility while helping strengthen youth, families, and communities through safe, high-quality programs and exceptional service. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Program Leadership and Operations - Serve as the Leader on Duty during assigned youth sports programming and facility operations. - Oversee leagues, practices, clinics, camps, tournaments, and special events. - Assist with planning, organizing, scheduling, and execution of sports programming. - Create, organize, and implement age-appropriate curriculum that teaches foundational sports skills and promotes YMCA values. - Support the development, growth, and retention of YMCA sports participants. - When needed, officiate or coach youth sports including soccer, basketball, flag football, volleyball, or other YMCA sports offerings. Staff and Volunteer Leadership - Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and support to Sports Attendants, Scorekeepers, Officials, and Volunteers. - Assist with onboarding, training, scheduling, and mentoring sports staff. - Assist recruit, train, support, and recognize volunteer coaches. - Conduct volunteer coach observations to ensure YMCA curriculum, coaching philosophy, safety standards, and sportsmanship expectations are consistently implemented. - oster a culture of teamwork, accountability, inclusion, and exceptional customer service. Building Administration and Facility Oversight - Serve as the Building Administrator/Leader on Duty during assigned shifts. - Conduct routine inspections of gyms, fields, locker rooms, storage areas, and program spaces. - Monitor all service areas to ensure a safe, clean, welcoming, and inclusive environment during operating hours. - Enforce YMCA policies, facility rules, and the Member Code of Conduct. - Identify maintenance issues and communicate facility needs promptly. - Maintain inventories and oversee proper use, maintenance, and storage of sports equipment. - Ensure facilities are properly prepared before programming and restored following events. Safety and Risk Management Adhere to the YMCA's Risk Management Program to ensure safe facilities and quality programs. Monitor participants, volunteers, spectators, and members to ensure safe and appropriate behavior. Serve as the first respo