The Gateway Region YMCA has an immediate opening for a Cause-Driven leader to provide leadership to the YMCA of the Ozarks - Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood. The branch is located among 5,200 beautifully wooded acres and private 360-acre lake. Located only 90 minutes south of St. Louis just outside of Potosi, MO.
YMCA Camp Lakewood is where over 2,000 kids come in the summer time to have fun, learn new skills, make new friends, and to simply be a kid. Camp Lakewood provides a well-rounded experience for campers and gets them outdoors to connect with nature. With forest-covered hills, caves, creeks and more, there are many opportunities for natural exploration and experiential learning. Whether it’s campfires, swimming, archery, climbing tower, zipline, sports, canoeing, cookouts, fishing, kayaking or a multitude of camp games, every camper delights in waking up with a renewed sense of excitement as to what new activities each day at camp will bring.
YMCA Trout Lodge is a year-round recreational and educational facility, which offers hotel and cabin-style lodging. Trout Lodge recently received $4.2M in renovations and has another $2.3M in capital improvements planned as part of our association’s $70M comprehensive capital campaign. Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood combine for a $6.3M budget with leadership to 40 FT, 150 PT and 140 seasonal staff serving 40,000 guests and campers annually. We also recently expanded the camp by acquiring a neighboring 395-acre Boy Scout Camp.
Overall, the YMCA of the Ozarks are supported by one of the largest branch endowments in the Association; currently over $5.4 million dollars in donations and pledges. The branch also generates $360,000 from annual contributions led by a passionate group of 30 volunteer board members. This is a wonderful opportunity for a motivated, cause-driven leader to join an innovative, mission-based Association with an exciting vision for the future. For more information about the YMCA of the Ozarks please visit www.gwrymca.org.
- This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community. Under the direction of the Executive Vice President and COO the selected candidate oversees the total operation of the YMCA of the Ozarks – Trout Lodge and Camp Lakewood, including operational leadership, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.
- Candidates must demonstrate successful experience in recreation or hotel management, staff supervision/training, program development, fiscal management, volunteer development, board development and fundraising.
- The candidate must possess excellent written and oral communication skills along with a proven track-record of staff development, community partnerships, program supervision and fundraising.
- YUSA Organizational Leader Status preferred
- 3 or more years of executive level experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency
Special skills:
- Excellent interpersonal, oral communication and writing skills
- Possess a high level of organizational knowledge, experience and proficiency
- Ability to successfully lead, recruit and develop staff and volunteers of all levels
- Possess and demonstrate commitment and passion for mission-centered objectives
- Master conflict resolution skills and crisis management proficiencies
- Demonstrate innovative thinking and change capacity
Along with a highly competitive pay structure, the Gateway Region YMCA provides exceptional benefits which include the following:
- Affordable quality healthcare (medical, dental, vision options)
- Short Term, Long Term Disability and Life Insurance provided at no additional cost
- 12% Employer funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from first day of employment
- YMCA membership for employee, spouse and dependents
- Generous paid time off package
- Exceptional career opportunities
- A challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented and diverse individuals
Salary: $92,000.00 - $115,000.00