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Chief Operations Officer

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Long Beach, CA, USA
Full-time

The COO is responsible for all operational matters for the YMCA of Greater Long Beach.  Serves as a member of the President & CEO’s senior executive team, providing strategic leadership in the association’s operations to advance the Y’s mission. Successfully executes the Association Strategic Plan. Ensures successful operation of the branches, including membership, program development, volunteer recruitment and staff supervision.  Must be able to adapt to a continually evolving environment and thrive in an autonomous and deadline-oriented workplace.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Implements, measures, and evaluates all aspects of the Association Strategic Plan. Communicates progress and outcomes to all parties.
  • Supervises branch executive directors to assure sound operations according to the annual operating budget. Provides leadership and direction to the branches by coaching branch executives and by providing overall direction to the branch boards and volunteers. Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
  • Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions.
  • Identifies potential areas for branch cooperative programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs. Assists branch staff in the planning, development and implementation of new programs initiatives and activities.
  • Provides reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the President/CEO.
  • Provides staff leadership to assigned Committees of the Board of Directors.
  • Supervises Association safety and risk management program, safety team leaders, insurance purchases and incident follow-up.
  • Coordinates the Association Program Cluster system assuring leadership development and a current chart of work is maintained by each cluster.
  • Supervise the Marketing and Communications Director and the Marketing function.
  • Implements and oversees a program evaluation system to guarantee faithfulness to YMCA purpose, high quality and maintenance of YMCA standards.
  • Report to the CEO in all matters and is empowered to act on behalf of the CEO when requested.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree in human services, business, marketing, social services or equivalent; MBA or Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Ten or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another not for profit with multi-sites responsibilities. 
  • Knowledge and experience in all aspects of branch operations, including staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, budgeting and budget adherence, quality program development and implementation.
  • Experience working with volunteers.
  • Knowledgeable in property management and sound financial practices. 
  • Ability to relate and communicate with top community leaders. 
  • Clear understanding of the mission and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff. YMCA Organizational Leadership certificate required within three years from date of hire.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $120,000.00 - $170,000.00

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: 
Feb 8 2019
Active Until: 
Mar 9 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit