Albany Area YMCA - President and CEO

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ALBANY AREA YMCA

Position : Chief Executive Officer (President and Chief Executive Officer)

Address : 1701 Gillionville Road, Albany, GA 31707

The Abany Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.

The Albany Area YMCA has a commitment to creating a culture of safety.

The Opportunity

Albany Area YMCA is seeking an innovative, strategic, and community-minded individual to serve as its next President & CEO. This is a unique opportunity to lead a well-established organization that has been a cornerstone of the community for over a century. The President & CEO will have the chance to drive transformational change, leveraging the YMCA's strong legacy and dynamic programs to create an even greater impact on the lives of individuals and families across the region.

As the leader of the Albany Area YMCA, you will join a passionate and dedicated team that is committed to addressing critical community needs. This role offers the opportunity to collaborate with diverse stakeholders, inspire meaningful partnerships, and champion the values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The ideal candidate will be energized by the prospect of shaping the future of the YMCA, empowering staff and volunteers, and making a tangible difference in the lives of the people served.

Our Mission

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Cause

Our Community, our Y, our Legacy; Founded on Christian principles, we are a diverse people of all ages joined together by a shared commitment to community, nurturing character development, promoting healthy living, and fostering a sense of social responsibility. Our programs are designed to promote youth development and provide the tools, life skills, and support necessary to grow our youth into tomorrow's leaders. At the Albany Area YMCA, we strengthen the communities of Dougherty and Lee Counties by providing programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Position Description

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Albany Area YMCA will serve as the strategic and operational leader, reporting directly to the Board of Directors. This role is pivotal in driving the YMCA's mission by ensuring sound fiscal management, fostering community partnerships, and guiding staff to deliver impactful programs. The CEO acts as the organization's primary spokesperson, promoting its values and enhancing its visibility and trust within the community.

Key responsibilities include leading strategic initiatives that promote youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility while ensuring operational excellence and financial health. The CEO will inspire and empower staff and volunteers, engage diverse stakeholders, and ensure the YMCA continues to be a vital and trusted community resource.

Key Performance Objectives

• Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan : Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and include defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies : Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program / Project Management
• Maintenance and Development of Facilities (Capital Development) : Lead your Y through the stages of a current or future capital development project, whether in initial planning, research and viability, architectural and schematic design phases, construction management, or operational start-up of new, renovated, or expanded facilities. Key competencies : Fiscal Management, Program / Project Management, Change Leadership, Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Build and Lead Staff : Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed in affirming and culturally competent staff. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities served by the Y. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies : Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership
• Fiscal Management : Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies : Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy
• Steward Fundraising Efforts : Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies : Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication, and Influence

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Albany Area YMCA values diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment where all individuals feel welcome, respected, and valued.

Albany Area YMCA Facts

Nestled in the heart of Southwest Georgia, the Albany Area YMCA serves as a vital community anchor for Albany, Leesburg, Dawson, Camilla, Sylvester, Newton, and Americus. Strategically located along the Flint River, this YMCA provides essential services and state-of-the-art facilities to meet the unique needs of each of these diverse communities. With programs designed to enrich lives and foster growth, the YMCA stands as a beacon of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives

Reach capacity at three current programs (2023).

Increase membership units to 1,459 by 2023, 1,600 by 2024, and 1,750 by 2025.

Create a comprehensive list of facility needs and develop a prioritized plan.

Assess costs and identify potential community and corporate partners.

Conduct financial analysis and community needs assessment.

Membership

Branch / Facility Information

YMCA Sports Complex : 50 acres, built in the 1980s, features outdoor pool, gym, volleyball court, soccer, baseball, and football fields, and outdoor playground.

YMCA / Easter Seals (Y.E.S.) : Afterschool program.

Programs

Annual Campaign

Previous Year's Campaign Impact

Staff

Current Staff

CEO Direct Reports

Board of Directors

Number of Directors : 18 members : 12 men, 6 women

Financial Snapshot

Last year : $2,066,084.44

Population & Demographics

Albany and Dougherty County have a combined population of approximately 85,790 residents, while nearby Leesburg in Lee County is home to 33,163 people. Albany's median age is 34.4 years, reflecting a mix of young professionals, families, and retirees. Leesburg's median age is slightly higher at 37.1, indicating a thriving community with a balanced age demographic. Median family incomes showcase the diversity of the region, with Albany at $38,826 and Leesburg at $68,338, reflecting its suburban and semi-rural appeal.

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits

Salary Range : $85,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits : Retirement contribution (7% YMCA, 5% Employee), PTO, Paid Holidays, Medical & Life Insurance, Membership Benefit, Retirement Benefit.

Residency Expectation : The CEO is expected to be highly engaged and visible in our community. Living in the YMCA's service area is required .

Criteria for Candidates :

Other Sites for Information :

www.ymca.org

Albany Area YMCA : www.albanyareaymca.com

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce : www.albanyga.com

Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau : www.visitalbanyga.com

Target Dates for the Search Process

Resumes accepted through : Feb 14th

Preliminary interviews scheduled : March 25th - 26th

Final interviews : April 22nd - April 23rd

New CEO on board (anticipated) : May 2025

To Apply

Candidates will apply via the following website :

Application, References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification :

Candidates must submit the following in their online application, uploading a PDF of your cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA's Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to :

Grace Matos

Director, Executive Leadership / CEO Search

YMCA of the USA

grace.matos@ymca.net

Jerry Haralson

Alliance Partner

Georgia Alliance

jerry@georgiaymcas.org

Salary : $85,000 - $110,000