Under the direction of the Vice President, the Branch Executive Director at the Albany YMCA will lead, coach and hold others accountable in support of the mission:To Empower Youth, Advance Health and Strengthen Communities.The Branch Executive Director will be responsible for managing all branch operations, including strategy development and planning, and leading and managing staff and volunteers.The Branch Executive Director will build strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners throughout the community and will play a key role in the Y's philanthropic success, leading the branch's annual campaign. The Branch Executive Director will have a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, especially as it relates to the program development and outreach to underserved populations.
The Albany YMCA is an important part of the YMCA of the East Bay. The 7,000 sq. foot facility, located in downtown Albany, offers an extensive program of classes for everyone from families with children to teens and seniors.Along with the large variety of classes, the popular fitness center meets the community's health and wellness needs.In this immaculate, boutique-style fitness facility, there is a committed volunteer and membership base and enormous potential to grow its program offerings and increase membership. This position offers a unique opportunity to lead a lively, community-oriented branch in the dynamic city of Albany CA.
RESPONSIBILITIES

• Lead the planning, growth and operations of the Albany YMCA branch and its programs and assume responsibility for the branch's overall success.
• Support, articulate and demonstrate the mission, values, vision, and goals of the YMCA of the East Bay to employees, board members, and the community.
• Serve as an external ambassador of the branch, developing and maintaining strong community relationships to develop a large and active membership, support the community's growth, and identify and engage key community leaders.
• Lead efforts to increase member engagement to ensure that a high performance, member-centric culture of service is in place; ensure employees are fully on-boarded and engaged to serve the members/participants and meet or exceed growth and retention goals.
• Develop, implement, and manage an annual operating plan to promote innovation, excellence and membership growth.
• Recruit, hire, train, and supervise staff; identify individual and team objectives; coach and evaluate individual performance.
• Develop and oversee branch department budgets so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives; ensure revenue production and growth to maintain a balanced budget.
• Ensure proper maintenance of branch facilities and equipment to the highest level of safety and efficiency.
• Lead and develop the Albany YMCA Board of Advisors, committee chairs and committee members.
• Support the Y's philanthropic goals by developing and cultivating donor/alumni relationships. With support from the Y's development department, oversee the annual branch campaign to achieve steady growth.
• Serve as a member of the Executive Cabinet.

EDUCATION
Bachelor's degree in business administration, human services, non-profit management or related area preferred.
QUALIFICATIONS

• Seven to ten (7-10) years of broad management experience, preferably in a YMCA or similar/related organization or in a nonprofit.
• Experience in community relations and in board and volunteer development and management.
• Strong experience attracting, retaining, leading and motivating high-quality staff.
• Fiscal management experience of a branch, organization or department budget and a track record of ensuring that budget targets were met or exceeded.
• Strategic planning experience, including developing and monitoring an annual operating plan.
• Highly proficient communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Exceptional capacity for creative, independent, and critical thought and an appreciation for complexity and nuance.
• Experience ensuring membership and/or program growth to serve community/constituent needs and to promote the mission of the YMCA.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse and multi-cultural communities and constituencies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook, and other computer programs necessary to perform the duties of the job

COMPENSATION

• Full-time, exempt salaried position: $100,000 - $125,000 DOE
• Excellent benefits package including employer paid medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance
• Robust YMCA retirement plan (employer contribution of 10% of salary after 2 years of service)
• 6 weeks vacation/sick (PTO)
• 8 paid holidays and 4 floating holidays
• Leadership training and certifications
• YMCA Flex Spending Plan for significant savings in transportation, health care items, and child care
• 403B Plan
• Free YMCA Membership for you and your family

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Please submit resumes to hrhow@ymcaeastbay.org.
ABOUT THE YMCA OF THE EAST BAY
The YMCA of the East Bay is one of the largest YMCA's in the nation serving over 90,000 children, teens and adults in Alameda and Contra Cost Counties. To help reduce the incidence of chronic disease and the rising health care costs, the Y has worked actively to provide access to high-quality health and fitness resources through the five YMCA of the East Bay branches:Albany, Berkeley, Oakland, Pleasant Hill, and Richmond Parkway.
The work of the YMCA also extends beyond the walls of its fitness centers and reaches deep into East Bay communities, many of which are economically disadvantaged, and trauma impacted. At its 25 Early Childhood Learning Centers, the Y's staff work tirelessly to close the opportunity gap by providing children with the head start they need to succeed in school and in life. Through its youth development/after school programs, the Y provides tutoring, counseling, and crucial support to students on 30 school campuses throughout the East Bay. These dedicated efforts are creating healthier school climates and helping to close the achievement gap by enabling East Bay youth to see and reach their full potential.
WEBSITE
www.ymcaeastbay.org
MISSION
To empower youth, advance health and strengthen communities.