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VP Operations/COO

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Buffalo, NY, USA
Full-time

The VP-Operations is the Y’s Chief Operating Officer and provides the overall strategic direction for membership, programs and services.  Provides leadership and supervision of branches of YMCA Buffalo Niagara.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Serves as the Chief Operating Officer.  Insures the effective and successful day to day operations of the Association.
  • Advises the CEO on the recruitment and selection of branch executive directors in consultation with the Human Resources Director.  Supervises and appraises the work of branch executive directors and provides opportunities for leadership development, establishes performance standards and conducts thoughtful performance appraisals.  Counsels branch executive directors on the selection of professional staff.
  • Reviews and approves the annual income and expense budgets for branches prior to submission to the Corporate Finance Committee.  Monitors fiscal operations and ensures a balanced fiscal operation.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the community and develops working relationships with other businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.  Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies and serves as the Association's point person for geographic expansion.
  • Serves as staff liaison to the assigned committees of the Board of Directors.
  • Coordinates Association staff meetings, including leadership team meetings and other appropriate staff work groups.
  • Plans and delivers the Association's annual plan for program / product development.  Insures and executes an effective system for the delivery of quality programming and specialty training.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Maintains relationships with regional and national YMCA organizations, serving on committees and giving leadership as required.
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
  • Assists the CEO in any other projects or programs as assigned.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent combination of education and work experience.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Six or more years of multi-site management experience preferably in a YMCA or other non-profit agency.
  • Ability to direct operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, monitoring of branch budget, property and facility management, marketing and public relations, membership development and program development.
  • Experience in the development of volunteer involvement, with the ability to recruit top community leaders.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
  • Ability to use analytical, interpretative and evaluative thought in making decisions and solving problems. 
  • Experience working with diverse populations.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $145,000.00 - $150,000.00

Organization Info

YMCA of the USA

Overview
Headquarters: 
Chicago, IL, United States
Annual Budget : 
$100-500M
Founded: 
1983
About Us
Mission: 

The YMCA mission is: To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) is the national resource office for the Y, one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 22 million men, women and children – of all ages, incomes and backgrounds – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the longstanding relationships and physical presence needed not just to promise, but also to deliver, lasting personal and social change.

Programs: 
  1. YOUTH DEVELOPMENT: Nurturing the potential of children and teens
  2. HEALTHY LIVING: Improving the nation’s health and well-being
  3. SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY: Giving back and providing support to neighbors

Listing Stats

Post Date: 
May 1 2019
Active Until: 
Jun 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit