The YMCA of the Pikes Peak Region is hiring an Executive Director to oversee the Eastside Family YMCA located in the Eastern part of Colorado Springs. The Eastside Community is currently growing at twice the national average and while it is rich with opportunities for shopping and dining, there is not an entity concentrated on enhancing the quality of life by focusing on total health. Currently it is estimated that 90,000 households call this area home.The Executive Director will oversee the total operations of the center, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, board development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. This individual will work closely with the VP/Chief Development & Marketing Officer, Senior Executive and Operations Team on the Eastside Community Campaign. This will require extensive collaboration skills managing relationships with various partners, developers, builders of the Eastside project.
Through current and new partnerships the YMCA will continue to collaborate on creating programs and services to best meet the needs of our children, teens, adults, families and seniors of the Pikes Peak Region. This Y will be the largest Healthy Living and Well-Being center in the Association. Experience in the Healthy Living field is a plus.
- Coordinates the development of the Branch Board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities of the centers
- Directs the financial development activities of the branch
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
- Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area
- Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff
- Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget to meet or exceed budget targets
- Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the center
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association mission, goals, and strategies
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment
- Directs center marketing and communication efforts
- Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA
- Responsible for recruitment, training, and supervision of program volunteers and staff
- Must be at least 21 years of age
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency
- Must have proven success in fundraising (annual and capital preferred)
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development
- Experience in the field of sales, customer relations, marketing, management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
- Demonstrated professionalism in attitude, appearance and teamwork to ensure positive work culture
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred
- ALL YMCA employees must be CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid and Oxygen certified (training available upon hiring)
Salary: $69,000.00 - $80,000.00