CEO

Dimension:

• Reports directly to the YMCA Board of Directors.
• Oversees direct reports: Dir. of Operations, Dir. of Finance & HR., Dir. of Childcare, and Dir. of Building & Property. Oversees indirect reports: Dir. of Youth & Adult Sports, Dir. of Aquatic & Fitness Programs.
• Acts as liaison to community, local businesses, and state and federal YMCA Affiliations.

Organizational Relationships:

• Direct liaison to Newton board of directors and staff.
• Local liaison to the community, businesses, and organizations.
• State and federal liaison to other YMCA Associations.

Membership:

• The Newton YMCA has a membership of approximately 3,900 members.

Financial:

• $2M operating budget; January to December.

Volunteers:

• The Board of Directors includes a group of 14 individuals from the local community.

Principal Activities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations.
• Provide guidance and direction in the areas of:

Strategic Direction

• In collaboration with the board of directors, establishes the organization’s policies, goals, and strategic direction. Implements its policies, plans and directives, and reports on matters affecting the welfare of the association.
• Directs the strategic plan and assures the accomplishment of organizational goals and objectives.
• Knowledge to bring new technology advantages, budget administration, and records and information systems management to the Association.
• Understanding of policy formulation, processes, and board development.
• Ability to understand change and lead the Association through change to growth and success.
• Maintain an understanding of the philosophy and principles of administration of a non-profit membership agency committed to the greater good.

Financial Management

• Ensures prudent fiscal management, reporting and controls. Oversees financial operations.
• Provide a solid foundation in financial development, annual support, and capital campaigns; including the following areas:
  • Oversee and lead annual budgeting and planning process and recommend annual budget for board approval; monitor progress and changes and keep management team abreast of the organization's financial status.
  • Provides leadership in assisting in the YMCA’s annual campaign drive.
  • Oversee organizational cash flow and forecasting.
  • Effectively communicate and present critical financial matters to the Board of Directors.
  • Assist in the coordination of the annual audit process.
  • Work closely with investment broker to ensure endowments are achieving or exceeding board expectations.

Community Relations

• Serve as the liaison between the business community and the YMCA and all of its program services. Build relationships and financial support with business professionals, members, volunteers, and staff.
• Ability to interpret the mission, vision, and goals of the Association and translate them into meaningful community relationships.

Staffing & Resources

• Provide a culture of success through skillfully leading, organizing and overseeing staff and volunteers of high intelligence with diverse personalities.
• Ability to delegate work and assign tasks while putting into place solid administrative procedures to keep the Association’s operations running smoothly, efficiently and effectively.
• Further establish the Newton YMCA human resources and administration, enhancing professional development, compensation and benefits, performance evaluation, training and recruiting.