Office of Catholic Schools: CYO Assistant Director

Diocese of Columbus Office of Catholic Schools CYO Assistant Director The Office of Catholic Schools, located at 197 E. Gay Street in Columbus, is seeking a CYO Assistant Director to start as soon as possible. Job Description Basic Functions: Utilize CYO sports as a vehicle for discipleship and evangelization while providing athletic competition for the youth of the Diocese of Columbus with the goal of building a Christian culture in all diocesan athletic programs.

Implement the diocesan CYO Athletic Program with primary responsibilities of operations, member organization support, and enforcing the culture, vision, and values of the Diocese of Columbus. Provide an opportunity for as many eligible young people as possible to experience spiritual, physical, mental, and emotional growth through participation in CYO.

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day operational support to the parishes. Actively enforce and uphold the culture that we are continually building. This is an environment of dignity, respect, and integrity. Be a youth-first focused individual. Ability to approach each day with a “what is best for the kids” mentality. Provide support for any sport lacking an active Commissioner.

Assist in the supervision diocesan athletic programs and staff in accordance to diocesan Human Resources policies. Be available on weekends to visit athletic sites and observe contests to ensure venues and programs are running efficiently. Be a clear communicator and able to make decisive decisions when needed. Ensure the CYO website i s the destination for Athletic Directors, Coaches, and Parents; connect the CYO website to the diocesan website in an integrated manner to strengthen the mission and faith connection.

Maintain a diocesan-level online team registration system that integrates with member-level registration, facilitates seamless data transfers, and interacts with scheduling software to schedule games and sites electronically and publish at set dates on website Oversee parish mergers to ensure ethical practices and opportunities for all participants.

Manage a formal communication system with athletic Member Organizations. Maintain effective athletic program operations according to identified standards, goals, and outcomes. Assist in annually evaluating administrative procedures for CYO athletic programs. Provide consultation and resources to all Member Organizations (incident reports, assessments, training).

Recommend, purchase, and organize athletic program supplies and inventory as necessary. Assist in regularly evaluating fee structures schedules to support a healthy budget while seeking opportunities to streamline processes. Escalate large issues to the Director of Athletics for guidance. Perform other duties as necessary to further the diocesan mission to achieve athletic program objectives.

Requirements

Combination of education and experience normally represented by a Bachelor's Degree in Sports Management or related field preferred. 2–3 years of experience in athletics or related areas preferred. 1–2 years of people leadership experience preferred. Active, practicing Catholic parishioner preferred. Must have strong administrative and systems building skills to operate a mission-based diocesan program.

Must have a working knowledge of athletic operations, rules, and regulations. Must have strong people skills to relate with a wide variety of persons, both professional and volunteers as well as organizations and systems. Must have the ability to effectively manage concurrent and varying responsibilities in an organized and effective manner.

Must have strong oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. Must have well-developed conflict management skills. Must be well organized, detail oriented, and have the ability to maintain confidentiality. Good working knowledge of computers, relevant athletic software, and Microsoft Office software. Reliable means of transportation for local travel throughout the Diocese of Columbus.

Must have a working knowledge of the Catholic Church, including parish, school, and diocesan structures. Final applicant is required to be fingerprinted and to complete background check. Positions that report to this position: Various Individual Sport Commissioners Please apply for this position at the bottom of the page.

The Diocese of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer.