Associate Executive Director

YMCA Of South Hampton RoadsChesapeake, VA
$50,000 - $55,000Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an Associate Executive Director to provide cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, financial development, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal and professional development. This role is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of an assigned location, with a strong emphasis on licensed childcare programs, events, rentals, sports, aquatic programming, community relations, and fundraising. The Associate Executive Director will work under the direction of the SVP of Operations and partner with another executive to develop skills for advancement into an executive role.

Requirements

  • Strong business operations background with a proven track record for producing growth, annual giving and strong financial management.
  • A Bachelor's Degree in a child-related field or Sports Management/ Recreation/Health Sciences is preferred, or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit of which 12 semester hours or 18 quarter hours are in subjects relating to children.
  • Five or more years of successful management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency in the health & wellness, business or related field.
  • Supervision of full and part-time employees and accountability for annual budget exceeding $1 million.
  • Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision, development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial development, marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development.
  • Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
  • Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the supervisor.
  • Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues.
  • Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills.
  • Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates.
  • Must maintain positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values.
  • Must have ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management, including on-site presence in managing major operational problems.
  • Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
  • Performs the duties of direct reports as needed.
  • Physically able to successfully complete required job functions, including use of hands, arms, fingers, able to talk and hear, use a computer, sit and stand, regularly move/lift up to 50 pounds, enter all YMCA environments (office spaces, indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas, fitness areas, pool and pool space, camping areas, unimproved outdoor locations and other program areas).
  • Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multitasking.
  • Physically able to successfully complete required certifications.
  • An offer of employment is contingent upon receipt of satisfactory results to meet minimum requirements of the position. They may include criminal background and reference checks, E-Verify, drug test, driver’s license record, and/or a Child Protective Services Check (CPS). Additional driver’s license check, CPS, criminal background check, alcohol, and/or drug testing may be required to be processed in the future in order to meet and/or maintain the requirements of this position.

Nice To Haves

  • YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Supervise all the day-to-day operations of the assigned location.
  • Develop, manage, and achieve the budget expectations with an emphasis on licensed childcare programs, Events and Rentals, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations, and Fundraising.
  • Assist with all fundraising efforts with an emphasis on staff and community giving.
  • Support board development by assisting the Executive Director in recruiting three new board members annually and leading a board subcommittee.
  • Oversee property management, ensuring the upkeep of all grounds and facilities.
  • Foster relationship development with key home office leaders, including VPs of various product lines.
  • Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.
  • Initiate adjustments to operations to ensure a balanced budget.
  • Ensure completion of monthly variance reports and forecasting.
  • Implement Association childcare strategies that support recruitment of new participants and retention of existing participants.
  • Create a member-focused culture and model relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Use YMCA “listen first” skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants and interests of participants.
  • Foster a climate of innovation and resolve problems to ensure participant satisfaction.
  • Develop long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services in harmony with overall YMCA objectives.
  • Monitor the achievements of these objectives and exercise appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services.
  • Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
  • Ensure safety, cleanliness, and function of all related facilities and equipment.
  • Recruit, hire, train, develop, and lead employees and volunteers.
  • Review and evaluate staff performance.
  • Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Responsible for supervision of exempt and non-exempt employees.
  • Ensure all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting, and other administrative systems.
  • Provide leadership and is accountable for achieving annual impact fund campaign.
  • Partner with another executive to develop and master the skills needed to move into an executive role.
  • Assist in all areas as assigned by supervisor.

Benefits

  • Health, Long-term disability and life insurance
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Employer contributions to 401A retirement (based on qualified hours)
  • 403B retirement plan (employee contributions)
  • Free YMCA membership at all locations + 24-hour access
  • 50% discount on YMCA child care and camp programs
  • Discounts at partner organizations and businesses
  • Mobile service providers
  • Event tickets
  • Educational Institutions and more
  • Employee Resource Groups
  • Membership in the YMCA Professional Network
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Continued development and certification
  • Leadership development opportunities and training
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