Job Description

Level: Experienced
Job Location: Glen T MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA - Gloucester, MA 01930
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $54,000.00 - $60,000.00 Salary
Job Shift: Varied
Turn Your Passion for Sports Into a Career That Makes an Impact
Are you passionate about sports and recreation and have a proven track record of developing and leading successful programs? Are you looking for a role that will challenge you creatively while allowing you to grow as a leader? If so, this may be the opportunity for you!
The Cape Ann YMCA, located in a newer, modern facility, is seeking an experienced and motivated Sports Director to lead and expand our sports and recreation programming to meet the needs of our community.
About the Role
As the Sports Director, you will oversee all aspects of sports and recreation programming, ensuring a fun, safe, and engaging experience for participants of all ages. Through strong leadership, thoughtful planning, and hands-on engagement, you will manage staff, develop practice and game schedules, organize clinics and leagues, and ensure program quality and compliance.
This role focuses on strengthening parent/child and preschool programs, growing specialized offerings such as pickleball, and building programs that foster youth development, community connection, and a lifelong love of sports. During the summer months, the Sports Director also plays a key leadership role within our day camp programs, providing consistency, mentorship, and support.
What You Bring
To thrive in this role, you bring experience in sports programming and proven success managing teams. You enjoy being actively involved—coaching, instructing, and engaging with participants—and are comfortable working with individuals of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities. You are goal-driven, organized, and excited to work in a dynamic, seasonal environment. This position is ideal for professionals interested in Sports & Recreation, Sports Management, or Nonprofit Leadership.
Why Work for the Y?
At the YMCA, you’re more than an employee—you’re part of a mission-driven organization that strengthens communities.
- Paid training and professional development
- Advancement opportunities across seven YMCA locations
- Free YMCA membership and program discounts
- Medical and dental insurance for full-time staff
- 3 weeks paid vacation, plus sick and personal time
- 12% employer-funded retirement contribution (vested; no match required)
- Employer-paid life insurance
Join the Cape Ann YMCA and help create impactful, high-quality sports programs that inspire healthy habits and meaningful connections—for life.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience
This is an excellent opportunity for experienced sports professionals or graduates with degrees in Sports & Recreation Management, Business, Exercise Science, Sports Medicine, Education, Physical Education, or a related field.
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field required
- 2–4 years of related experience in a supervisory or leadership role
- Experience teaching and coaching participants across a variety of ages and skill levels
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple programs and priorities simultaneously
- Strong communication skills with the ability to keep staff, participants, and families informed clearly and consistently
For further assistance, you may contact the HR department at 978-564-3075.
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.