Associate Executive Director

YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta • Decatur, GA

18h • Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Vice President/Branch Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director conducts and administers facility functions. The role primarily oversees daily operations and organizational leadership for specific YMCA locations and supports the successful achievement of association and branch strategic goals. The position does not have Board of Directors or Why It Matters Campaign responsibilities.

The Associate Executive Director leads member engagement and relationships, represents the YMCA in the local community, supports branch budgeting, develops staff and volunteers, and manages facility operations and maintenance. The position also helps align the branch with the Metro-wide strategic plan and maintains required safety and training certifications.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree and 4+ years of progressive departmental management experience, or 6+ years of progressive departmental management experience.
• At least 2 years of direct people-management experience.
• Strong employee and volunteer development experience.
• Experience managing a budget.
• Skills and ability in program development and delivery, human resources management, financial management, facility management, and coaching and leading staff, members, and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and a personal commitment to service and hospitality.
• Hands-on experience using data to make informed decisions.
• Ability to pass and maintain CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain it throughout employment.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment background check, including criminal record check, drug screening, motor vehicle record check, and reference check according to company policy.
• Must be legally eligible to work in the United States without current or future sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in education, health sciences, community development, or a related field.
• Prior budget responsibilities.
• At least 2 years of experience with the YMCA or a closely related nonprofit.
• At least 4 years of supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate a YMCA location in support of the association’s strategic direction and model its behavioral values.
• Lead member involvement and relationship-building strategies to increase participation, enrollment, and volunteerism.
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop collaborative relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Develop, grow, and direct high-quality, innovative, relationship-based member engagement strategies that meet member and community needs.
• Assist in developing and controlling branch budgets and maintain budget goals.
• Provide training programs for new and current personnel and take primary responsibility for departmental staff development.
• Develop, maintain, and prepare reports for staff and committees.
• Approve expenses and make emergency decisions and decisions on issues requiring immediate attention.
• Lead the branch’s strategic positioning to meet the goals of the Metro-wide strategic plan.
• Supervise and develop branch staff and volunteers and build a culture that motivates them to achieve personal and professional goals.
• Manage facility operations and maintenance to ensure high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Maintain required safety and training certifications, Emergency Action Plans, SDS Manuals, and related materials.

Benefits

• The YMCA of Metropolitan Atlanta offers benefits and career opportunities; specific benefits are not listed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager