Executive Director Kernersville Family YMCA

• 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.
• Participates in recruiting, hiring, training, developing, and directing of all branch staff across all experience circles or programs.
• Develops, manages and monitors the branch operating budget.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees.
• Develops strategies to ensure 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.
• Develops relationships with members and community in an effort to help identify potential volunteers (Annual Impact Fund, sports, literacy, events, etc.).
• Actively participates in all Connections meetings providing staff and program feedback to experience circle representatives.
• Actively supports and participates in the Annual Impact Fund, working directly with the Development Director assigned to the branch.
• Ensures the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are met.
• Represents the YMCA at leadership and management meetings, and community events as needed.

CANDIDATE PROFILE

• Cause-driven leader, whose core values and beliefs align with the Guiding Principles of the YMCA of Northwest North Carolina.
• The new Executive Director must provide effective and thoughtful leadership by building strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, including youth, families, community partners, volunteers, and the Board while continually reinforcing the mission, vision, and values.
• Strong Fundraiser - Works with VP to assure annual goal is met through assisting with fundraising activities as needed, including Annual kickoff, Bright Beginnings, Dirty Dozen, the BASH, foundation tours, external meetings, fundraising reports, and relationship-building.
• Fiscal Accountability- Work with Association leadership team to ensure that budgets are well constructed, followed throughout the year, and targets successfully obtained.
• Able to hold others accountable for budget targets.
• Problem Solver – Able to be diplomatic and put positive customer service skills into practice in mediating issues that arise through daily branch operations.
• Strong Communicator – Professional verbal and written skills. Computer savvy.
• Team Player - Open and willing to jump in when and where needed to insure the highest member, participant, and staff experience.
• Promotes a positive branch culture through inspiring leadership, strategic vision, encouraging professional development, team recognition and continuous feedback.
• Facilitates quality member, participant, and staff experiences through an engaged and visible presence in the facility.
• Some knowledge of Kernersville and surrounding communities.
• Helps to identify and cultivate quality community and government partnerships.
• Cultural awareness and experience working with diverse populations.

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION VISION STATEMENT:

The Y is a place where common ground thrives and people of all walks of life can belong. We approach diversity and inclusion through the Christian principles of love, compassion, kindness, and respect. The YMCA of Northwest North Carolina will promote and exemplify togetherness. We value, encourage, and nurture the contributions that each person makes to our increasingly diverse association and the communities we serve.

 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

It is the policy of the Y to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, gender, pregnancy, national origin, veteran status, sexual orientation, marital status, mental or physical diversability, genetic information, or other protected characteristics.