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About the Role
The Senior Director, May Center Programming provides strategic leadership, financial oversight, and operational excellence for the May Center Athletics (Sports and Gymnastics) and Aquatics divisions. This role ensures high-quality programming, strong enrollment, fiscal responsibility, and alignment with the May Center’s mission, while fostering growth and development in a safe and inclusive environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial planning, budgeting, forecasting, and performance tracking for Athletics and Aquatics programs.
- Monitor and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including enrollment, retention, staffing ratios, and program margins.
- Ensure responsible management of divisional budgets, payroll, and resource allocation.
- Partner with the Executive Director on long-range planning, capital needs, and program expansion opportunities.
- Provide direct supervision, coaching, and leadership to the Center Heads of Athletics and Aquatics.
- Set clear expectations and performance goals for divisional leadership, ensuring accountability and excellence.
- Support Center Heads in curriculum development, scheduling, staffing models, and operational systems.
- Foster collaboration across divisions and with other May Center departments.
- Ensure programs meet all safety, risk management, and regulatory standards.
- Oversee the design, implementation, and evaluation of high-quality Athletics and Aquatics programs.
- Ensure programs are mission-aligned, inclusive, and responsive to community needs.
- Identify opportunities to enhance participant engagement, progression pathways, and retention.
- Partner with marketing and sales teams to support enrollment strategies and promotional initiatives.
- Regularly assess participant feedback and operational data to drive continuous improvement.
- Provide mentorship, performance management, and professional development opportunities for Center Heads and senior staff.
- Support recruiting, onboarding, training, and evaluation processes for leadership pipelines.
- Promote a positive, collaborative, and high-performance culture.
- Oversee administrative functions within Athletics and Aquatics, including scheduling, payroll oversight, compliance documentation, and reporting.
- Partner with internal teams on systems, data tracking, and operational workflows.
- Ensure programs align with organizational policies related to finance, HR, IT, and risk management.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience, preferably within athletics, aquatics, youth development, or community-based programming.
- Proven experience managing senior leaders and complex, multi-program operations.
- Strong financial acumen, including budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
- Exceptional organizational and strategic planning skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Ability to thrive in fast-paced environments and adapt quickly to changing needs.
- Ability to maintain professionalism under pressure.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a commitment to building positive relationships with staff, participants, and stakeholders.
- Demonstrated ability to anticipate challenges and implement proactive, thoughtful solutions.
- Forward a resume and a cover letter with salary requirements.
Skills
- Strategic planning
- Financial planning
- Budgeting
- Forecasting
- Performance analysis
- Team management
- Leadership
- Program development
- Risk management
- Communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational skills
Work Type
- 40 hours/week
- Flexibility to support program needs, including evenings and weekends as required.
Experience Level
- Senior Director
- 10+ years of progressive leadership experience
Education Level
- Bachelor's degree required
- Advanced degree preferred
Salary/Compensations
- $115,000 - $125,000