Senior Executive Director

Young Mens Christian Association Of South Hampton•Portsmouth, VA

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking a Senior Executive Director to lead day-to-day operations and supervision of assigned primary and secondary locations. This role provides Cause-Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal-professional development. The Senior Executive Director is directly responsible for growing, managing, and leading change of the budget and unit membership of their assigned locations. The YMCA of South Hampton Roads is a recognized leader in the YMCA movement, serving multiple communities across Virginia and North Carolina with 26 locations.

Requirements

Strong business operations background with a proven track record of producing growth and strong financial management
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent
Ten or more years of successful management experience, preferably in YMCA or other nonprofit agency in health and wellness field
Must have previous experience working with diverse populations
Supervision of full and part-time employees with accountability of annual budgets
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision
Development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development
Reliably commute to the assigned location and reside within approximately 30 miles or 45 minutes of the worksite by their start date
Ability to exercise appropriate independent judgement and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational issues
Effective team building and leadership skills
Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates
Must maintain a positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals and values
Must have the ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management with on-site presence managing major operational issues
Superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors and community leaders
Ability to perform 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
Satisfactory results from background check, drug test, driver's license record, CPS, and/or criminal background check

Nice To Haves

YMCA Multi Team Leader certification

Responsibilities

Achieve budget expectations annually
Meet quarterly and annual outcomes and expectations of the Association Strategic Plan
Attain the Annual Campaign financial expectations
Develop and grow the District programs and services in quality and quantity
Supervise and maintain two YMCA locations (through partnership with Property Team)
Develop and lead exempt staff leaders
Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.
Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations
Implements Association membership strategies that support the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members.
Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
Uses YMCA "listen first" skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants, and interests of members.
Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction
Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives.
Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services
Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment
Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
Recruits, hires, trains, develops and leads employees and volunteers.
Reviews and evaluates performance.
Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
Responsible for exempt staff and non-exempt employees
Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving the Annual Giving Campaign