BRANCH EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
About The Position
The Branch Executive Director at the Midtown YMCA supports the YMCA’s mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The role stewards the YMCA’s cause and protects its brand and reputation as an inclusive organization in the community. The Executive Director oversees branch operations and contributes to volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. The Midtown location is in the final phase of a capital campaign and undergoing a full renovation that will expand the campus with an aquatics center, wellness center, youth play spaces, and an outdoor gymnasium. The position serves on the senior leadership team and directs branch strategy, programs, finances, staff, facilities, and community engagement. The YMCA describes its culture as welcoming, genuine, hopeful, nurturing, and determined, with a focus on belonging, individual potential, and strengthening communities.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in human services, social services, business, or equivalent.
- Two or more years of management experience; experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency is preferred.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, staff supervision, branch budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience managing and developing volunteer involvement, with the ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups across social and economic segments of the community.
- A proven track record of developing authentic relationships with individuals and community organizations.
- CPR and First Aid certifications are required within 30 days of hire and must be maintained.
- Ability to use a computer for extended periods and communicate using a computer and phone or smart device.
- Ability to move around the work environment and occasionally lift or move up to 10 pounds.
- Ability to see and hear and respond in emergency situations.
- Ability to perform safety-related physical tasks, including assisting individuals of various ages and physical abilities.
Nice To Haves
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
- Management experience in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency preferred.
Responsibilities
- Maintain a diverse advisory committee of the Board of Directors that supports YMCA goals and strategic plans.
- Recruit, select, and develop diverse volunteers for the branch board.
- Clarify the roles and responsibilities of the Corporate Board, management or advisory boards, staff, and volunteers.
- Build bridges within the community to improve access to the YMCA for all segments of society.
- Communicate community benefit and YMCA impact to staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
- Develop positive working and collaborative relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- Manage the budgeting process, direct resources toward priorities and strategic objectives, and ensure operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
- Develop and direct member engagement strategies and programs aligned with branch and association goals.
- Plan for expansion of programs and services in alignment with the YMCA mission and strategic plan.
- Direct branch financial development, including the YMCA Annual Campaign and branch-related capital campaigns.
- Direct branch strategic planning and develop the annual operating plan.
- Oversee hiring, training, development, and supervision of staff.
- Foster innovation in member-focused programs that support the YMCA mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensure the safety and maintenance of facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Oversee construction, renovation, and facility improvement projects on branch property.
- Maintain CPR and First Aid certification and assist individuals in need until professional help arrives.
- Identify and respond to emergency situations according to established procedures.
- Report safety incidents and hazards promptly and accurately to supervisors.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and hazard-free environment and follow YMCA safety protocols, OSHA standards, and applicable state and local regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
