The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States, recognized for transforming our culture, vision, and operations. With 12 branches across the Valley and Northern Arizona, along with a thriving overnight camp in Prescott, we are a rapidly growing, cause-driven organization. Our mission is to enhance the nation's health and well-being while creating opportunities to give back and support our communities. If you are dedicated to being part of a greater movement, a career with the YMCA is for you.

RESPONSIBILITIES OF AN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association goals, and strategies. Assists the Executive Director with branch marketing plan including social media.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to ensure balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
• Direct leadership of 5 full-time employees and over 50 branch part time employees. Full time positions include; Aquatic Director, Sports Director, Youth and Family Director, and Healthy Living Director
• In partnership with the Executive Director, creates a volunteer/intern program for community members to volunteer time in all programs in the facility.
• Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.

*This is not an exhaustive list of job duties. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may be assigned.

REQUIREMENTS TO BE AN ASSOCIATE EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, recreation, business, or a related field, or equivalent, preferred.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing, and public relations, and program development.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

FULL TIME BENEFITS:

• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Free YMCA Family Membership
• Free Programs for dependents
• Health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Paid Vacation & Sick Leave (once accrued)
• 5 Paid Holidays per year
• Professional Development Opportunities & Trainings
• 403b Retirement Savings Account upon hire
• Employee Assistant Program

OUR YMCA CULTURE:

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

Valley of the Sun YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for this opening. Unless explicitly authorized by law, selection will be made without regard to, and there will be no discrimination because of, color, race, religion, national origin, marital status, parental status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, age (40 or over), sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, gender identity, and sexual orientation), or on the basis of personal favoritism, or any other non-merit factors.

Our YMCA promotes a safe environment that is free from abuse. No form of abuse will be tolerated.

This job announcement is not intended to be inclusive of all functions, responsibilities and qualifications associated with the position, however, representative of the essential job functions and typical criteria considered necessary to successfully perform the position.