Great opportunity for a proven professional to work with a knowledgeable committed staff team dedicated to bringing quality services to the community and the surrounding area. We are seeking a high energy, dedicated, well-organized, self-starter with proven successful experience with staff supervision, development and team building, volunteer and community relations, board and volunteer development, program development and operation, and financial management.
This is a senior management position that provides leadership in carrying out Association initiatives. Position directs the operations of the Branch toward achievement of its operating and strategic plan. Oversees and implements policies, programs and practices. Candidate must be responsive to change, possess effective oral and written communication skills, think strategically and creatively, and have superior problem-solving abilities. Enthusiasm for collaboration and ability to work as part of a team is essential. The Executive Director must understand the complexity of the community and the significance of collaboration and partnership with public and private resources.
- To provide leadership to the branch's membership, health & wellness, youth development, youth sports and aquatics departments. 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.
- Recruit, Engage and Develop minimum of 18 Branch Board Members, including development and guidance of committee structure and charts of work.
- 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.
- Work with department directors to develop annual performance goals and objectives in line with approved departmental budgets.
- Serves as Branch Annual Campaign Director and exceeding annual branch goal.
- Participates on Association Services committees, service delivery teams or other committees as requested.
- 3 years or more at the Associate Director level or higher within the YMCA with operational experience in a management role with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff in the YMCA.
- YMCA Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification or Organizational Leader certification preferred.
- Desire and capacity to achieve positive results in the area of financial development, board & volunteer development, program development and administration, staff supervision, and fiscal management.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong organizational skills, self-starter with initiative to work independently.
- Must have the capacity to develop strong, positive relationship with branch volunteers, business and civic leaders, and give dynamic leadership to board, staff and community.
- Proven record of leading and aligning teams to a clearly articulated vision, mission, and strategic plan, which advance a cohesive, positive, and productive culture.
- Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems.
- Passionate commitment to the YMCA mission, member engagement, and the YMCA character values.
- Must have visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations.
- Professional demeanor and proven supervisory skills in hiring, training, evaluating, and motivating staff and volunteers, as well as developing an effective staff team.