Archdiocese of St. Louis is hiring: Director of CYC Sports in St. Louis

The Archdiocese of St. Louis strives to teach and share our faith, serve others, and foster unity throughout the St. Louis area. Once a part of Kenrick-Glennon Seminary's campus, the Cardinal Rigali Center in Shrewsbury, MO is today the headquarters and curia (governing body) for the Archdiocese of St. Louis.

Job Summary

The Director will lead the development and implementation of the vision and goals for the Office of CYC Sports to better serve our mission. The Director is ultimately responsible for all activities of the Office of CYC Sports and will serve as the primary representative to the Catholic sports community. Responsibilities include reviewing and approving plans for all sports events associated with CYC sports in the Archdiocese of St. Louis, preparing budgets for submission to the Vicar for final approval, overseeing the work of the Region/Parish chairpersons and any other volunteer committees associated with the Archdiocesan athletic programs, and reporting all activities to the Vicar.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for all activities of the Office of CYC Sports while maintaining the mission of CYC Sports.
• Set the direction and strategy of CYC Sports in the Archdiocese of St. Louis.
• Responsible for financial planning of the Office of CYC Sports and managing the office within a specific budget.
• Oversee and manage a team of staff, providing leadership, guidance, and support to ensure effective performance and alignment with organizational goals.
• Manage the logistical aspects of major Office of CYC Sports events, including planning, budget development, execution, and management.
• Help oversee a large youth sports program with eight sports and over 35,000 participants.
• Train coaches to integrate faith and athletics through Play Like A Champion program.
• Regularly visit parishes and attend regional sports meetings to provide support and guidance to parish athletic associations and volunteers.

Job Requirements

• Strong background in athletics is a must.
• Basic rules knowledge of the sports offered.
• Previous event-management/coordination experience is needed.
• Familiarity with sports scheduling software is essential.
• Must possess strong computer skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and basic PC and website management.
• High level administrative/organizational skills are required.
• Strategic planning experience is helpful.
• Previous experience in sports and extensive knowledge of volleyball, soccer, basketball, baseball, softball, chess, and track.
• It is highly desirable that the Director be a practicing Catholic.
• Must be comfortable developing relationships with a wide variety of people.
• Must be comfortable delegating tasks and responsibilities without giving up ultimate responsibility for the results.
• Must be able to multi-task while maintaining a focus on details.
• Must be able to handle occasional long hours/high pressure leading up to and during events.
• Local travel will be required for certain events.

The Archdiocese of St. Louis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, marital, parental, veteran, or disability status.

Pre-Employment Screening
All candidates receiving an employment offer must submit a pre-employment screening. The screening will include a criminal background check, Family Care Safety Registration, drug screen, employment and educational licensure/certification verification, health screening, and any other screenings deemed necessary for employment. Any offer would be contingent upon successful completion of any required screening.