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Executive Director

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San Diego, CA, USA
Full-time

Incredible leadership opportunity for a current YMCA leader for an Executive Director within the San Diego County Association.

The Executive Director is responsible for the administration of one branch including fiscal management, financial development and overall operations of the Peninsula Family YMCA in accordance with policies, procedures and standards set by the YMCA of San Diego County.

With transformation pending for the near future, prior experience operating through construction while maintaining a “Best in Class” member experience is preferred.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Responsible for the operations of a branch in support of the strategic direction of the YMCA of San Diego County
  • Responsible for a balanced operation, annual budget development, monthly budget monitoring and year-end forecasts
  • Effective board development including recruitment of board members that represent the Center/Branch communities
  • Provides staff leadership to select Board committees
  • Leads annual support campaign and other fundraising activities to support Center/Branch
  • Responsible for overall membership and program growth
  • Effectively supervise and develop branch employees and volunteers
  • Effectively manage and develop a strong Board and Committee structure for a branch
  • Responsible for facility management and maintenance including maintenance and equipment replacement plans
  • Represents and promotes the Y in the local community by developing strategic working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
  • Develop strategies to build an exceptional culture and to motivate the Y’s team members and volunteers to achieve their goals
  • Ability to work effectively with others in alignment with the YMCA 4 core values
Educational Background: 
Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent work experience
Skills/Experience: 
  • Three to five years’ leadership experience or managing multiple programs and/or comparable experience
  • Multi-Team or Branch Leader Certification preferred
  • Knowledge of all aspects of operations, including effective staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, financial development, and facility management
  • Ability to effectively relate to diverse groups of people from all socioeconomic segments of the community
  • Must have ability to develop strong, positive relationships with branch volunteers, business and civic leaders, and give dynamic leadership to Board, Staff and Community
  • Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
  • Passionate commitment to the YMCA mission and communities we serve
  • Ability to travel throughout San Diego County
  • Must have visual, physical, and auditory ability to act swiftly in emergency situations
  • CPR/AED, including Adult and Child/Infant, and First Aid certification required within 30 days of hire and must be from one of the following certifying organization:
    • American Red Cross
    • American Heart Association
    • American Safety & Health Institute

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: 
Sep 26 2019
Active Until: 
Oct 27 2019
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit