Associate Executive Director

Goldsboro Family YMCA•Goldsboro, NC

7d•$65,000 - $75,000

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Chief Volunteer Officer and/or the Executive Director/CEO, and in cooperation with YMCA staff, the Associate Executive Director will help give overall leadership to the Aquatics, Youth, Healthy Living and Member Experience Departments of the Goldsboro Family YMCA. They are charged with daily operations of the YMCA and building strong relationships with members, volunteers, and participants. They will be responsible for managing such functions in accordance with the stated mission and policies established by the Board of Directors. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Provides high-level vision, consultation, and leadership to the Youth, Aquatics, Healthy Living and Member Engagement Departments; planning and directing, in conjunction with related staff – serving all aspects of the YMCA community and ensuring that those programs met the needs of the community and the mission of the YMCA. Supervises the Aquatics Director ensuring that all aquatic programs and property and facilities meet the expectations of the Board of Directors. Supervises Member Engagement Director, supporting and leading all aspects of Welcome Center, Family Programs, Volunteers, and Healthy Living. Supervises Youth/Sports Director, supporting and all aspects of SACC Youth and Sports Programs. Inspires, leads, directs, supports, educates, and coaches all Departments – modeling relational engagement and ensuring quality program delivery; as well as being a visible presence throughout all programs/facility/campus. Develops, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the adult, youth program, and operational budgets. Leads a major role in the Annual Campaign and branch efforts with volunteer recruitment and retention for the campaign. Responsible for key high-profile volunteer discovery, cultivation, recruitment, and support. Actively participates with the Board of Directors as needed and interfaces with the community at large on behalf of the YMCA. Promotes the YMCA to the community through internal and external marketing plans. Interfaces with the community on behalf of the YMCA through participation in community activities. Responsible for the Leadership Engagement Team schedule and management. Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing high level leadership, vision, support, and professionalism for a team full-time and part-time staff. LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES: Advancing our Mission & Cause: Provide visionary leadership to the organization and to ensure that all resources are mobilized to adapt to new challenges and needs in the community Building Relationships: Connect people to the Y’s cause by developing inclusive relationships, partnerships and collaborations so that Y’s can co-create solutions to pressing social needs Leading Operations: Ensure relevance, effectiveness, and sustainability of the organization so that we can continue to fulfill our promise to the community Developing & Inspiring People: Support the holistic development of self and others so that everyone can embrace the Y’s cause, sustain the Y’s culture, and inspire others to take individual and collective action to further our impact 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 accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 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 40 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. Ability to obtain upon hire certifications in CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen. All certifications must stay current while employed with the YMCA.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in related field preferred and at least 5 years of management experience.
Demonstrated experience in leading teams, strong fiscal management and program development.
Experienced in creating and fostering communities and relationship building
Exceptional oral, public speaking and written communication skills.
Possess a high level of organization, ability to prioritize and possess the capacity to respond and handle multiple tasks appropriately in a dynamic and fast paced work environment.
Requires a positive attitude, high level of initiative and professionalism, and enjoy working in and creating a strong team environment.
Demonstrate initiative, effectively prioritize, and possess strong organizational, analytical and project management skills.
Maintain a high level of discretion and confidentiality in all areas.
Capacity to assist in the management of facilities, equipment, and programs.
Advanced computer skills with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn and work in a variety of computer programs.
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
Ability to obtain upon hire certifications in CPR, First Aid, Emergency Oxygen.
All certifications must stay current while employed with the YMCA.

Nice To Haves

Multi-lingual desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides high-level vision, consultation, and leadership to the Youth, Aquatics, Healthy Living and Member Engagement Departments
Supervises the Aquatics Director ensuring that all aquatic programs and property and facilities meet the expectations of the Board of Directors.
Supervises Member Engagement Director, supporting and leading all aspects of Welcome Center, Family Programs, Volunteers, and Healthy Living.
Supervises Youth/Sports Director, supporting and all aspects of SACC Youth and Sports Programs.
Inspires, leads, directs, supports, educates, and coaches all Departments – modeling relational engagement and ensuring quality program delivery; as well as being a visible presence throughout all programs/facility/campus.
Develops, coordinates, and manages all aspects of the adult, youth program, and operational budgets.
Leads a major role in the Annual Campaign and branch efforts with volunteer recruitment and retention for the campaign.
Responsible for key high-profile volunteer discovery, cultivation, recruitment, and support.
Actively participates with the Board of Directors as needed and interfaces with the community at large on behalf of the YMCA.
Promotes the YMCA to the community through internal and external marketing plans.
Interfaces with the community on behalf of the YMCA through participation in community activities.
Responsible for the Leadership Engagement Team schedule and management.
Serves as a member of the Senior Leadership Team, providing high level leadership, vision, support, and professionalism for a team full-time and part-time staff.