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Associate Executive Director

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Chula Vista, CA, USA
Full-time

The Associate Executive Director is responsible for overseeing branch operations and strategic planning of the following branch departments: Aquatics, Fitness, Sports, Gymnastics, Membership and Health & Wellness. The position will also provide staff and volunteer leadership to the Community Teams of the Annual Campaign fundraising efforts. The successful candidate will be an active and important member of the senior management team of the branch and the YMCA of San Diego County.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Work within the branch executive leadership team to set the pace for successfully executing the Annual Operating Plan and Strategic Plan.
  • Provide leadership for the following:
    • Continued direction for positioning the branch to be successful in its outreach and partnerships into the community
    • Aquatics, Fitness, Sports, Gymnastics, Membership, Health & Wellness Departments
    • All aspects of program operations including staff development, training, planning, fiscal development and management, program administration, market trends and analysis, capital development and human resources management
    • Community Teams component of the Annual Campaign fundraising efforts
    • Fiscal monitoring of total branch operating budget
    • Effecting change to raise the level of service provided to member constituency
    • Branch directors in recruiting and motivating community volunteers in the Annual Campaign and provide leadership to the Community Teams fundraising events
  • Work with the staff team to develop program department budgets; effectively train staff to be proficient in market research, forecasting, detailing expenses and continued monitoring of daily revenue and expense.
  • Develop systems for measuring level of productivity within departments
  • Perform frequent on and off site inspections of programs and act as a resource to supervisory staff
  • Develop a strong Y presence in the community forming professional relationships with key community leaders
  • Assist with Board Committees and support the Executive Director to carry out the components of the Committee Charts of Work and prepare reports for the board meetings
  • Develop strong relationships with the Board of Advisors and act as a liaison in motivating, recognizing and engaging them in the branch operations
  • Participate in branch and corporate functions including staff retreats, board meetings, fundraising events, recognition events and program and membership drives
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree with a minimum of 3 years YMCA management experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Previous YMCA program experience and relevant YMCA Leadership Certification preferred
  • Ability to demonstrate a vision of how to produce positive growth for the departments under their supervision and the branch in its entirety
  • Demonstrated ability to produce positive results in areas of branch operations including: staff supervision and development, volunteer/member relations, program development, fiscal management, planning, problem solving and annual special event fundraising
  • Knowledge of previous experience serving diverse populations
  • High skill level in planning and implementation of administrative procedures and the ability to enforce safe regulations.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple facilities/programs
  • Must demonstrate exceptional supervisory, budgeting and forecasting skills to create and manage budget
  • Experience supervising and providing leadership and training to a professional leadership team
  • Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, strong organizational abilities and problem solving strategies
  • Visual and auditory ability to respond to critical incidents and the physical ability to act swiftly in an emergency
  • Ability to adequately observe participant activities, enforce safety regulations and apply appropriate policies and procedures
  • Ability to engage and motivate high level YMCA volunteers and key community leaders

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: 
Dec 1 2018
Active Until: 
Jan 1 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit