This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Associate Executive Director at Greater Kingsport Family YMCA stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Associate Executive Director oversees assigned areas of the operation including but not limited to Operations, Membership, Wellness, Healthy Living, Group Exercise, Sports/Recreation and Early Childhood Development and participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders.
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs diverse staff and volunteers. Holds others accountable for equitable staff hiring, promotion, and development. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Guides others on how to strengthen knowledge, skills, and competencies that improve organizational performance.
- Manages the budgeting process of assigned departments so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
- Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
- Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. With the President/CEO, provides leadership to the staff management team responsible for carrying out the organizational, program and operational strategies of the Association’s strategic road map.
- Along with the CEO, provides leadership in securing needed resources for current operations, capital improvement, community development and long range financial stability. Ensures fundraising activities and strategies are sufficient to support the Y’s charitable needs.
- Maximizes community partnerships, engages volunteers, and cultivates and solicits donors and community leaders.
- Provides staff leadership to assigned committees of the Board of Directors.
- Other responsibilities as assigned by the CEO/President.
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
Salary: $55,000.00