Branch Associate Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$80,000.00
How to Apply
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Join a dinamic and dedicated team of YMCA leaders in the beautiful historic city of Quincy MA. "The better you belongs here"!
Job Description

This position supports the Branch Executive in all facets of branch operations with a primary focus on fiscal management, program development, membership development, and staff development.  The incumbent must embrace the Branch/Association Resources matrix management system and demonstrate collaborative behavior between the Branch and Association Resources.  Also responsible for articulating the Y’s mission, values, vision, and goals to the branch staff, board members, members, and community.

Qualifications
  • Minimum Bachelor's degree with from 4-year College or university in recreation management, physical education, or related field preferred.
  • 5 to 7 years of operational experience preferably with a YMCA.
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work effectively in a matrix management system.
  • The ability to develop positive, effective working relationships with staff, volunteers and other agencies.
  • Effective coaching and teaching skills. Ability to multi-task various job responsibilities.  Flexibility to work some nights and weekends.
Essential Functions

1.      PROGRAM MANAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Ensures that branch programs and events meet the needs of the community and fulfill YMCA objectives. Works with Program Directors to establish new program activities, initiatives and program expansion within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans ensuring financial and operational efficiency. 

2.      STAFF ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Recruit, select, employ, evaluate and direct a strong, capable team of staff to deliver innovative high quality/volume programs and member services.  Help to build and be a key part of high functioning team in a fast-paced work environment. 

3.      MEMBERSHIP ENGAGEMENT & DEVELOPMENT

Builds relationships with and among members, responds to inquiries and solves problems.  Creates a safe and supportive community environment, assists in recruiting and engaging new members, and connects members to the YMCA’s mission. 

4.      BUDGET & FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT

Works with Program Directors to plan and manage department budgets as approved in a fiscally responsible manner. 

5.      FACILITY MANAGEMENT

Works with appropriate branch staff to provide program facilities for members that are safe, clean, adequately equipped, well maintained, and attractive. 

6.      VOLUNTEER DEVELOPMENT

Oversees the development and support of program and event volunteers.  Will provide leadership to a Cause Advisory Board as assigned by Branch Executive.  

7.      FINANCIAL DEVELOPMENT

Assists in YMCA fund raising activities/events at the Branch and Association level. 

8.      COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT & SUPPORT

Engages and builds collaborative relationships with community organizations.