Over the past 3 years the McDonald Southeast branch has been part of the association’s capital campaign efforts and done extensive work in the community to prepare for the expanded presence of the Y in Southeast Fort Worth. In partnership with the Purpose Built Community project with an objective to end the cycle of poverty, the new William M. McDonald YMCA will serve the community from a new location at Renaissance Square. Ground was broken in December of 2016 and the 36,000 square foot, state of the art facility, is slated for completion in late spring of 2018. The facility will include a wellness center, multi-purpose room, teen empowerment zone, full gymnasium with indoor elevated track and expansive outdoor aquatic center. The City of Fort Worth is a major partner on this project and has provided capital funding as well as ongoing annual operating support for the aquatics operation. The successful Associate Executive Director will have a passion for YMCA operations and a heart for community based impact work in underserved populations. This new branch will be a community hub for the Southeast Fort Worth service area and the expectation is that our programming is tailored to meet the needs of the community.
The ideal candidate must have a strong background in wellness, membership, facility operations, and youth development programming. Under the direction of the District Executive, the Associate Executive Director will be responsible for membership and wellness at the McDonald Southeast and Eastside branches. Some essential functions include member & community engagement, youth, teen, & adult fitness program development, member relationships, staff development, and strategic planning.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive compensation package which includes a 12% contribution to the retirement plan.
- To provide direct leadership to the branch's membership and wellness programs at William M. McDonald & Eastside YMCA’s. Provide staff with the tools and direction they need to assist in reaching the branch's goals in new member acquisition, member retention, and program development.
- Establish goals around membership retention and development that correspond with Association goals and are in tune with the community climate.
- Develop and monitor with department staff budgets that are aggressive yet realistic allowing the YMCA to serve the community in the largest possible way.
- Provide day to day leadership throughout the branch ensuring all member, volunteer, and staff needs are being met and that the YMCA's assets are protected and in good working order at all times.
- Give leadership to branch board committees as assigned by the District Executive Director.
- Provide strong recruitment, development, and succession planning processes to insure the hiring, professional development and retention of high quality staff.
- Ensures that all the policies of the organization are implemented, including Financial, Human Resources, and Program Policies.
- Ensures that department directors maintain current certifications, training and performance evaluations for staff.
- Works with department directors to develop annual performance goals and objectives in line with approved department budgets.
- Participates on Association Services task forces, service delivery teams or other committees as requested.
- Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fund-raising.
- Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with, diverse populations.
- Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
- ASHI CPR Pro and First Aid certifications will be required.
Salary: $50,000.00 - $58,000.00