Under the direction of the CEO, this position supports the work of the Darien YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. This position is responsible for the successful operation of the YMCA, including growing membership, program development, volunteer recruitment, staff supervision, community relations, collaborations, budgeting and monitoring financial results and measuring operating performance against budget/key performance indicators.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Supervises program and membership staff to assure sound operations. Provides leadership and direction to the staff by coaching and providing overall direction to the staff and volunteers. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
- Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, collaborations and partnerships.
- Identifies potential areas for programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs and leads staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.
- Provides reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the CEO.
- Provides staff leadership to assigned committees of the Board of Directors.
- Implements and oversees a program evaluation system to ensure consistency with the Y’s cause and standards.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in human services, business, social services or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience:
- Eight or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
- Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, l membership practices, program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and financial practices.
- Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
- YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits:
Salary: $95,000.00 - $105,000.00
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jan 26 2019
Active Until:
Feb 26 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit