What are the responsibilities and job description for the Chief Operating Officer (coo) position at YMCA?
Lead Change. Transform Lives. Be Our Next COO!
Job Description
Join the Crossroads YMCA in Northwest Indiana, where we impact over 128,000 lives annually, empowering individuals, strengthening families, and uplifting entire communities.
We're seeking a passionate Chief Operating Officer (COO) to drive our mission of transforming lives and creating lasting impact. If you're a visionary leader with a heart for community and the skills to elevate our thriving organization, we want you on our team!
For More Information : COO Profile & Description
POSITION SUMMARY : The Chief Operating Officer is directly responsible for developing and executing the operational strategies necessary to achieve the mission-focused goals and objectives developed by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and the board. The Chief Operating Officer (COO) will oversee the daily operations of the organization, ensuring alignment with the company's strategic goals and objectives. The COO is responsible for optimizing operational efficiency, fostering collaboration among departments, and driving growth and innovation. The COO is accountable for the success of each of each operating unit while driving financial results. This position is critical to achieving the organization's vision and requires a results-driven, forward-thinking leader who can inspire teams and drive success.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Management, Business Administration, non-profit Management, or related field; Master's preferred.
- 10 years of executive-level experience required, preferably within the YMCA or similar nonprofit organization.
- Key competencies : strategic thinking, operational excellence, leadership development, and financial acumen.
- Exceptional leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Extensive experience in operations, including staff supervision, membership practices, program development, volunteer management, facility oversight, and financial stewardship.
- Understanding of the YMCA's mission and the roles of staff and volunteers.
- Proven success managing budgets and fiscal resources of $15M or more.
- Strong communication skills with diverse community groups with a track record of building authentic, positive relationships.
Essential Functions
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
YMCA COMPETENCIES (Organizational Leader) :
Mission Advancement : Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration : Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailors communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness : Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth : Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
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