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Branch Executive I

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Davenport, IA, USA
Full-time

The Scott County Family Y has an excellent advancement opportunity for an up and coming Assoc. Exec Director or Senior Program Director!

Since 1858, the Scott County Family Y has been an integral part of the Quad Cities area. Comprised of 6 branches, Camp Abe Lincoln and multiple child care sites including 3 Early Learning Centers and 8 Before/After School locations, SCFY continues to grow and strengthen the community to bring about positive change. The Quad Cities area, situation along the Mississippi River, is home to a more than 27,000 businesses including John Deere World Headquarters, Arconic, Kraft, Exelon and a major military installation - the Rock Island Arsenal. We have low cost of living, great school systems and several higher education institutions. Here you can experience a variety of extra-curricular activities similar to those found in big cities but with a small town feel such as arts, baseball, big name concerts and events, and much more!

The qualified candidate will possess at a minimum:

  • Demonstrated board/volunteer development
  • Established fundraising experience
  • Three years experience with staff supervision and development
  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Management or business-related field required.
  • Three or more years of YMCA membership management and customer service preferred.
  • Ability to make solid relations and build on current collaborations with school partners and other community entities
  • Demonstrated skill in all areas of operational management, non-profit management preferred.

The Branch Executive willcreate, implement, manage and model systems and practices that support extraordinary member/participant experiences. Emphasis is on the member/participant and the satisfaction of their overall experience from initial engagement and enrollment to continual connection with the appropriate staff, programs and services. Primary goal is to build a relationship-based membership that moves members/participants along a continuum from a casual connection to a committed level through increased involvement.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Serve as role model to members and Y staff and, at all times lives the mission, vision and values of the YMCA movement.
  • Develop, model and integrate procedures and practices that encourage and sustain relationships with and among members/participants.
  • Recruit, develop, support and engage the branch Board of Advisors.
  • Lead the Annual Campaign for the branch, coordinate fundraising with Board of Advisors, staff, members and volunteers. Coordinate campaign efforts with a volunteer campaign director.
  • Evaluate the collection, monitoring and analysis of data on the effectiveness of member engagement and ensure it is occurring on an on-going basis.
  • Work in conjunction with staff teams to continually improve member engagement and experience.
  • Equip staff with the on-going knowledge, skills and abilities to engage, support and involve members.
  • Continually monitor and assist in the process of program/service improvements and innovations that respond to the ever-evolving needs and interests of members.
  • Participate in association strategy teams as required.
  • Develop strategic plan for branch in conjunction with annual budget process.
  • Develop, monitor and achieve membership and program budgets, sales goals, and participant goals for branch in accordance with association guidelines and practices.
  • Attend community functions and events to promote the YMCA, including mission, programs and services.
  • Provide effective communication of applicable information to members and staff.
  • Monitor and update the website in conjunction with the corporate office.
  • Hire, train, develop, evaluate and supervise branch staff.
  • Assure facility and surrounding outdoor areas are clean, attractive and inviting in coordination with the Maintenance Director and COO.
  • Maintain certifications listed under Certificates and Other Requirements.
  • Adherence to all policies and procedures of Scott County Family Y.
  • Understand and follow all safety rules and regulations including knowledge of emergency procedures and location of emergency equipment.
  • Regular and timely adherence to respective schedule/meetings.
  • All other duties as assigned by the COO.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree in business, recreational or other related field required.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three or more years of YMCA membership management and customer service preferred
  • Three years experience with hiring, training, mentoring and supervising staff.
  • Demonstrated skill in all areas of operational management, non-profit management preferred.

Required Certifications

  • YMCA Leadership Certification preferred
  • Current CPR/First Aid/AED Certification*
  • Mandatory Reporter*
  • Must be able to pass background check.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $45,000.00

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: 
Oct 26 2019
Active Until: 
Nov 26 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit