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Executive Director of Membership & Healthy Living

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Whittier, CA, United States
Full-time

Ensures successful operation of the East Whittier and Uptown Whittier YMCA facilities of the YMCA of Greater Whittier, supporting and leading membership growth, Healthy Living program development, volunteer recruitment & development, staff supervision, community relations, marketing/communications, budgeting and financial results. Oversees strategy, development and implementation of the associations’ Membership and Healthy Living initiatives.

Areas of Responsibility: 
  • Supervises membership staff and program directors, oversees membership/healthy living programming to assure sound operations. Provides leadership and direction to the branches by coaching and developing staff and volunteers 
  • Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community
  • Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled. 
  • Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion or compression, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new program development and collaborations.
  • Identifies potential areas for branch cooperative programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs and leads branch staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.
  • Provides reports to COO, committees, the Board of Directors and the President/CEO.
  • Provides staff leadership to assigned committees of the Board of Directors.
  • Implements and oversees a program evaluation system to guarantee faithfulness to the Y’s cause, program outcomes and a high quality commitment to YMCA standards.
Educational Background: 
Bachelor's degree in business, health sciences, human services, or equivalent; Master’s degree preferred.
Skills/Experience: 
  • Eight or more years of professional experience in membership sales in Healthy Living, YMCA experience preferred.
  • Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.
  • Understanding of the nature and purpose of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
  • Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.
  • Bilingual Spanish preferred.
Compensation/Benefits: 

Salary: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00

Job Function: 

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: 
Dec 4 2017
Active Until: 
Jan 3 2018
Hiring Organization: 
YMCA of the USA
industry: 
Nonprofit