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Executive Director of Youth Development

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Phoenix, AZ, USA
Full-time

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is one of the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States that has transformed its culture, vision and operations in the last 18 months.  With 16 branches in Phoenix, Yuma and Flagstaff along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, AZ, The Valley of the Sun YMCA is poised for growth in 2019. 

This newly created association-wide position is a tremendous career opportunity for someone looking to lead successful operations for a growing $30 million dollar organization with over 10,000 members. 

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Ensuring programs and services meet community needs to include supervising existing program activities, establishing new programs, and expanding the program withinthe community as needed. 
  • Serving as a member of the Executive Leadership Cabinet, ensuring delivery of high quality outcomes for Youth Development and Childcare programs.
  • Ensuring the delivery and growth of quality programs and the effective use of resources including staff, volunteers and equipment within established budget.
  • Ensuring staff excellence in service delivery to assure program retention, satisfaction and growth and financial targets.
  • Ensuring compliance with all regulatory licensing standards including but not limited to Department of Education and all VOS YMCA policies and procedures as it relates to your development programs.
  • Administering program budget, materials, communication, marketing and promotions to ensure optimum enrollments.
  • Developing and implementing a comprehensive staff development plan that has a focuses on staff satisfaction and continuous quality improvement. Ensure staffing complies with regulatory requirements.
  • Inspect program sites regularly for proper supervision, safety, cleanliness and compliance with program requirements.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s degree
Skills/Experience: 
  • A minimum of 5 years’ experience as a leader in Youth Development.  Preferably as a Director or Senior Program Director overseeing multiple sites or programs.
  • Experience with the budgetary responsibility of $1 million or higher, preferred.
  • Proven record of accomplishment in program revenue growth and sound financial management skills to monitor financial projections, budgets and assessment of program effectiveness.
  • Experience in staff supervision, committees and in providing leadership to groups.
  • Ability to recruit, train, schedule, supervise and motivate staff.
  • Knowledge of licensing and risk management standards in regards to childcare.
Compensation/Benefits: 
  • Paid Leadership Development Training
  • 12% employer-funded, fully vested retirement plan
  • 403(b) pre-tax savings plan on your first day of employment
  • Excellent health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
  • Complimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts
  • Discounted preschool childcare
  • Generous paid time off package including Paid Time Off and Sick Time

Salary: $72,003.00 - $80,000.00

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: 
Jan 28 2019
Active Until: 
Feb 28 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit