Founded in 1859, the Athol Area YMCA has been providing quality programs and services for over 150 years. Our facility on Main St. was built as a YMCA in 1911 and has operated continuously since. Our key programs include aquatics, child care and education (preschool and school-age), camping, sports, health and wellness and a men’s residence. The YMCA is a cornerstone in this community, providing vital health, recreational, educational and social service activities to meet the needs of our towns.
The Y board seeks an experienced leader who has the requisite background and skills to achieve excellence in the following areas:
Develop a Strong Fiscal Plan and Continue Expanding Operational Performance:
- Assess the current operation and create plans that will continue to grow membership and programs. Provide effective leadership to position the Y for a strong fiscal performance while expanding services to the community. Work with the board and staff to develop long-term and annual tactical plans for achieving key goals and objectives.
Lead and Develop the Staff Team:
- Establish yourself as a leader to attract, motivate, engage, and retain staff in a positive and productive manner by implementing an expectation for excellence. Demonstrate an engaging, open, positive and inclusive leadership style with a proven history of displaying integrity, a strong work ethic and courage. Be innovative and maintain an open mind for developing new ways of expanding services and their impact.
Advocate the Vision of the YMCA/Be the Heart and Soul of the Operation:
- Proactively interact and communicate with YMCA members, donors, staff, volunteers and the community. Serve as an active ambassador for the mission and vision for the YMCA within the community as a respected leader with the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders developing mutually beneficial collaborations.
Lead Fundraising Efforts:
- Serve as the leader in fundraising efforts by working with the board to establish a plan for how the Y will increase grants and annual contributed dollars for operations and providing financial assistance as well as capital dollars for facility and camp maintenance and renovations. Ensure public and private partnerships and resources are developed to support operational and future needs by instilling confidence, credibility, and trust in the Y with community leaders and donors.
Refresh and Implement the Strategic Plan:
- Lead the Y in an effort that brings the all stakeholders together to create and implement a strategic plan that aligns with the mission and vision of the organization. By partnering with the board, staff, Y members and the community, the CEO will oversee the development and achievement of a plan that drives collective and bold actions to address critical social issues in the community while positioning the organization for sustained success.
- Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization/company.
- Proven successful track record of fiscal management for a complex organization exceeding $1M annually.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships. Actively participate/join and join key community organizations.
- Proven ability to develop new programs, review and enhance programs being offered and effective in broadening engagement in the community.
- Demonstrated excellent leadership and communication skills (both written and verbal) as well as personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
- Successful fundraising experience in annual campaigns.
- YMCA Organizational Leader Certification (Note: Candidates not in possession of this certification have up to three years to obtain via Y-USA).
Salary Range: $70,000-$90, 000
Residency Expectation: The new CEO is expected to live in the Y’s service area (identified on the bottom of page 2).
Benefits: Health care insurance (YMCA pays 75%/employee pays 25%), dental insurance (YMCA pays 50%/employee pays 50%), long term disability paid for by YMCA, supplemental insurance programs available at employee expense. YMCA contributes 7% retirement contribution and employee contributes 5% per eligibility requirements (www.yretirement.org). Additional benefit details shared with finalists.