The YMCA of Metro Fort Worth is looking for cause-driven leader to lead the Joshua Y.
The YMCA of the Metropolitan Fort Worth is a strong Y-NAN Y that joins people together by a shared commitment to nurture the potential of every child, improve our communities health and well-being, and give back and provide support to our neighbors. The Joshua YMCA is a community with a vision to prepare youth to succeed and serve. We do this by encouraging good health, and fostering family interactions, teaching team work through sports and shared activities. In addition, our youth programs provide a nurturing environment for children and offer positive, fun activities that build athletic, social and interpersonal skills.
We are seeking an Executive Director for our Joshua Y, located in Joshua, TX, south of the DFW Metroplex. This four year old branch, which is a facility collaboration with the City of Joshua, is a community hub and will need a dynamic leader. The next Executive Director will need to provide hands on leadership to membership, aquatics, youth sports, summer camp, annual campaign and board development. The ability to build and maintain strong relationships with the city leaders of Joshua will be a key to this Executives success. This position will report to the Hood County YMCA, District Executive Director and will be responsible for managing the total operations of the branch, which include strategy, leading effective staff and board members, annual campaign and a high focus on membership growth.
Key Facts: Operating Budget: $786,000 Annual Campaign: $60,000, 750+ Membership Units, Youth Sports Program, Summer Day Camp, Swim Lessons. Facility includes Wellness Center, Group Exercise Studio, Cycle Studio, Child Watch, outdoor field space and an outdoor pool.
The City of Joshua is a small town approximately 25 miles south of Fort Worth, www.cityofjoshuatx.us. With a population just over 5,000, Joshua is located in Johnson County along Highway 174.
For more information about the Y, visit www.ymcafw.org
- Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees.
- Directs the financial development activities of the branch.
- Develops strategies to increase volunteer involvement at all levels of the branch including board development.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
- Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
- Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
- Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
REQUIRED SKILLS
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations and the City of Joshua.