Executive Director

at  YMCA of Northwest North Carolina

The Executive Director serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the branch and association. Ensures a high-quality experience for members and program participants. Ensures programs and staff are effectively scheduled. Exercises sound fiscal management. Ensures effective branch operations by performing the essential and marginal responsibilities below and the specific responsibilities detailed on any applicable supplemental fact sheet(s). Responsible for other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors degree from a four-year college or university; or four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR/First Aid/AED must obtain certification within the first 90 days of employment and maintain a current certification.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
• Three to five years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or similar organization.
• Ability to direct assigned operations including staff and volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
• Strong ability to promote a positive team atmosphere.
• Exemplifies a proactive, hands-on approach, along with a professional work ethic.
• Ability to work a non-traditional schedule including some nights and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal, organization, and communication skills.
• Energetic, devoted, mission-driven, team-oriented individual.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a plus.

FOUR CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leads the Annual Impact Fund, working directly with the Development Director assigned to the branch. Also leads any capital campaign that arises and works with the Senior Director of Major Gifts to grow the branchs endowment.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees and provides leadership over each meeting.
• Ensures the highest quality of member/program participant satisfaction by continuously observing program and member service areas. Identify and resolve issues in collaboration with branch leaders.
• Develop relationships with community leaders and represent the YMCA at community events.

OTHER ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Participates in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and directing branch staff across all experience circles or programs.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget.
• Develop strategies to ensure a cause-driven culture by creating and fostering open lines of communication across all experience circles and program areas.
• Provides input to experience circle leadership on staff performance and engagement.
• Leads Branch Connections meetings providing staff and program feedback to experience circle representatives..
• Ensures the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, and cleanliness and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are met.
• Represents the YMCA at leadership and management meetings.