Executive Director

POSITION SUMMARY:

Provides leadership, management, and development of member services, wellness, branch operations, child care, property, programs and administration. Responsible for the day-to-day operations of the branch, housing, board and philanthropic development.

OUR 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Serve as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Personality.
• Demonstrates support for the Association and its Strategic Vision.
• Lead the continued development of the branch board and annual fundraising campaign.
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working 
• relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Build and utilize a continuous feedback loop to develop and innovate YMCA programs and 
• services that meet the needs of the community.
• Provide leadership in the areas of day-to-day operations of the branch.
• Communicate across departments to provide a member focused experience that results in 
• increased member retention and satisfaction.
• Recruit, hire, train, develop and direct staff teams under supervision. Review and 
• evaluate staff performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff to achieve goals.
• Develop, manage and monitor assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommend 
• adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submit reports on current operations.
• Engage in active listening with key stake holders in order to build relationships, 
• understand individual goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of 
• those goals.
• Ensure the safety, attractive appearance, and maintenance of high-quality facilities, 
• grounds and equipment.
• Oversee branch marketing and communication to maintain highly integrated services to the 
• community.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Volunteerism
• Philanthropy
• Change Capacity
• Finance
• Quality Results
• Collaboration
• Project/Initiative Management

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.
• Minimum five years’ experience in management position - nonprofit experience preferred.
• Experience in managing a budget of $1M or more.
• Track record of providing high level of constituent experiences demonstrated by 
• metrics reflecting growth, impact and satisfaction.
• Strong speaking and writing skills.
• Track record of recruiting, inspiring and leading a high-performing team.
• High emotional intelligence.
• Varied skills in program services delivery, membership systems, facility management, 
• volunteer development and fundraising.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an 
• employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may 
• be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions 
• and to safely supervise program activities.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a 
• computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and 
• phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the 
• work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and 
• the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
• Current driver’s license and access to reliable vehicle for transportation.
• Occasional travel, both local and national, may be required.