This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Senior Director at a YMCA branch oversees the membership programs, corporate and member outreach, and designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong program and project management.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
- Assures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
- Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives.
- Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
- Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Organizes people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness.
- Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization.
- Rewards and recognizes new and relevant ideas and approaches even if not successful.
Educational Background:
Bachelor's degree in recreation, human services, business, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
Skills/Experience:
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct programs through supervision of volunteers and staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, program development and fundraising.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
- Proven track record of developing authentic and deepened relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
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Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jun 29 2019
Active Until:
Jul 29 2019
Hiring Organization:
YMCA of the USA
industry:
Nonprofit