This position supports the mission of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
We are looking for a dynamic leader to oversee the total operation of our Georgetown County Family YMCA, which has a membership base of 850 membership units, 80 employees, and an operating budget of $1M.
Situated halfway between Charleston and Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, the historic city of Georgetown is one of South Carolina’s best kept secrets. Nestled on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean, Georgetown is a quaint, waterfront community with a hometown feel that has over 200 days of sunshine per year.
Under the direction of the CEO and consistent with the Christian mission of the YMCA, the Branch Executive Director oversees the total operation of a Georgetown County Family Branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. This position provides direct leadership for the Healthy Living Department.
- Develop, manage, and monitor $1M operating budget and meet/exceed budget targets in cooperation with the Association's CFO.
- Manages the Wellness Department, including compiling program statistics to monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of and participation in program; securing and scheduling the needed facilities; and creating and scheduling the classes, activities or events.
- Implement best-practice strategies to gain/maintain competitive advantages, increase membership and program participation, reduce costs, and increase efficiency and quality through the use of benchmarking, forecasting, weekly dashboards, and other performance monitoring techniques.
- Maintains diverse advisory councils that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
- Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
- Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Develops and directs high-quality member engagement strategies and programs that support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
- Directs the Annual Giving Campaign activities of the branch.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- 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 management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
- 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.
- CPR and First Aid certifications required within 30 days of hire.
Salary: $55,000.00 - $65,000.00