Chief Executive Officer - CEO

YMCA
Salary
$65,000.00
$70,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
The Hoerner YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
Job Description

The Hoerner YMCA has a commitment to creating a culture of safety.

The Opportunity 

We are looking for a skilled and enthusiastic leader who can build upon the foundation of this healthy $850,000 YMCA led by a committed board and a dedicated staff team. The Hoerner YMCA CEO will be a highly regarded and visible leader within the community and the position provides an exceptional opportunity to increase community impact. 

The next leader is fortunate to oversee a fully renovated and modernized Y. The Board of Directors embarked on a $1.2M, three-phase, capital campaign to modernize its 1975 facility to serve the community for years to come. Thanks to the commitment of the board and a generous community, the facility boasts a new classroom, multi-purpose room that doubles as a teen center, large group fitness space, new women's and men's locker rooms, and a new sauna area that includes one private showering/changing area.

The CEO will align the day-to-day work of the Y with long-term strategic goals, while expanding membership, programs, and services to address community needs. They will lead a small but strong staff team and manage a solid operation. The successful candidate will also show an ability to create positive and strategic relationships with influential leaders and community members and leverage those relationships to enhance support for the Y mission. The CEO is expected to uphold the highest standards and values of the Y; able to maintain a culture of integrity, high ethical standards, accountability, and performance, creating a spirit of inclusiveness. 

Our Mission 

To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind, and body for all. 

Our Vision  

Healthy People in a Healthy Community

Keokuk YMCA Facts

The Y was organized in 1893 and has served the Keokuk area for over 130 years. The facility opened in January 1975, and is named after R.N. Dick Hoerner, Sr., a 17-year YMCA president and head of the 1972 Challenge Fund Campaign. Over the past few years, a number of improvements have been made to reflect the YMCA’s current usage and community needs. 

https://hoernerymca.org/our-history

Current Key Strategic Initiatives  

Completing a new Strategic Plan in 2024

Membership Total Number of Members

  • Total Number of Membership Units – 1,298
  • Total Number of Members – 2,510
  • Multiple membership categories

Branch/Facility Information 

Hoerner YMCA’s one main facility is 39,000 square feet. The YMCA is set to complete its extensive $1.2 million renovation of the facility in 2025. Additionally, another $200,000+ in infrastructure such as roofs, basketball courts, etc. has been added. There is a large cardio area, strength area and a 6-lane pool. The Teen Center averaged sixty-two kids per day in 2023.

One main facility. 39,000 square feet. Completing a $1.2 million renovation of locker rooms and showers currently. Two years ago, converted our two racquetball courts into two meeting rooms on the main floor (a Teen Center and a classroom space) and added a second-floor group exercise room of 1,600 square feet. Cost of this renovation: $450,000. Additionally, we have put another $200,000+ in infrastructure such as roofs, basketball courts, etc.

https://hoernerymca.org/join-our-y

Programs 

  • Youth Programming 
  • Flag Football
  • Volleyball
  • Girls on the Run
  • STRIDE
  • Tennis
  • Basketball
  • Swim Team
  • Soccer
  • Karate, youth
  • Guitar Lessons, youth
  • Family Fun Days
  • Daddy-Daughter Date Night
  • Teen Center

Group Exercise   

  • Barre
  • HIIT
  • Pilates
  • Women on Weights
  • Yoga
  • All-levels yoga
  • Power Yoga
  • Zumba & Zumba Toning
  • Indoor cycling 

Adult Sports and Activities 

  • Karate
  • Pickleball
  • Volleyball
  • Basketball
  • Personal Training
  • Guitar Lessons

Aqua Exercise  

  • Aquacise
  • Aqua Combo
  • Hydro-Dance
  • Making Waves
  • New Wave

Swimming Lessons

Annual Campaign 

  • $25,000-$45,000 annually.
  • Community Partners campaign for small businesses ($15,000 annually), and a Teen Center fund-raiser ($50,000 raised each of the past two years).

Previous Year’s Campaign Impact

Total amount awarded in financial assistance (scholarship) - $60,000.

Staff

Current Staff 

  • FT - 3
  • PT - 50

CEO Direct Reports

  • Membership Director/Business Assistant
  • Program Director 

Board of Directors

10 Board Members

Financial Snapshot

  • Current Annual Budget Size - $850,000
  • Net ordinary income, FY 2021: $4,727 on $1.3 revenue; FY 2022, ($11,738) on $850,000 revenue; FY 2023, $15,215 net income on $853,000 revenue; total current assets, July 31, 2024, $242,000 in checking/savings; $535,000 in total current other assets; $1.9 million in fixed assets
  • Net ordinary income: FY 2023, $15,215 net income on $853,000 revenue
  • Total current assets: $2.6M
  • Debt: $500,000, 30-year term

Population & Demographics

Population of over 16,000 in a 15-mile radius. Keokuk, Iowa, pop. 10,000; Hamilton, IL, pop. 2,700; Warsaw, IL, pop. 1,500; Nauvoo, IL, pop. 900.

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits 

Keokuk is located in a tri-state area of Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri and it is the home of the only National Cemetery in Iowa.  Keokuk is a River City along the Mississippi River and is the location of Lock and Dam No. 19. The Keokuk Energy Center and Dam of Keokuk, Iowa is the largest privately owned and operated dam and hydroelectric generating plant on the Mississippi River.

Situated on the bluffs of the Mississippi River, Keokuk’s natural beauty, rich heritage and friendly people make the Keokuk area a wonderful place to live and work.  Convenient retail, services and entertainment, the downtown business district has a warm, hometown feel while providing shopping, services, and entertainment opportunities.

Historic and community attractions include the statue of Chief Keokuk, George M. Verity Riverboat Museum, Miller House Museum, the Grand Theatre, the Swing Bridge with a view of the lock and dam, and you can take a walking tour of homes along Grand Avenue.

Rand and Verity parks provide panoramic overlooks of the Mississippi, and a number of neighborhoods offer a magnificent vista of the mighty Mississippi.

Qualifications

Criteria for Candidates:

  • Accredited 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
  • Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
  • Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships.
  • Have the ability to develop innovative programs, review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economy and the effectiveness in broadening our engagement in the communities in which we serve.
  • Strategic planning and Fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants.
  • Fiscally sound business management approach.
  • A proven record of accomplishment of progressive budgetary leadership and advanced fiscal management practices.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.
Essential Functions

Position Description

The Hoerner YMCA’s Board of Directors is seeking an innovative, strategic and community minded individual to serve as its next President & CEO. The new CEO will be a skilled and enthusiastic leader able to build on the successful past of the YMCA, promote a culture of excellence within the YMCA and continue to enhance the image of the YMCA in the community.

The CEO is responsible for the development, implementation and articulation of the mission, vision, and goals of the YMCA. This involves building a culture that supports and retains outstanding staff and an active, volunteer Board of Directors. The CEO is expected to be visible in the community and active in the development of meaningful community collaborations with other community organizations, public sector entities and businesses. The CEO should position the YMCA to be viewed in the community as a highly respected, charitable partner with a strong stake in solving community issues. The CEO is responsible for all areas of fundraising, strategic planning, budget development, organizational development, program development, marketing, and the overall image of the YMCA in partnership with the board. Other key areas of responsibility include program development, membership growth, and volunteer and staff development. 

The President & CEO will work to advance the feelings of connectedness both internally within the Y and externally in the greater community and they will lead collaborative efforts to grow and maintain productive working relationships that enhance the Y’s reputation and further its mission and cause. 

Key Performance Objectives 

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy  

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from diverse backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Staff Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities you serve. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership 

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement 

It is the policy of the YMCA to make memberships available to all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or financial circumstances without discrimination. 

Salary Range: $65,000 – 70,000 annually, plus a monthly stipend toward healthcare benefits. 

Benefits: All employees who meet eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Retirement Plan. The Hoerner YMCA contributes an amount equal to 5% of the employees’ compensation. In addition, each eligible employee is required to contribute an amount equal to 3% of their compensation. Access to a 403(b) Smart Account is available upon hire. Six national holidays plus one floating holiday, vacation accrual starting at six months, and accrued six leave. 

Residency Expectation: The CEO is expected to be highly engaged and visible in our community. Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.

Other Sites for information:

www.ymca.org

https://hoernerymca.org/

https://www.keokukchamber.com/

https://mainstreetkeokuk.com/

https://keokukiowatourism.org/

https://beautifulnauvoo.com/

https://www.keokukschools.org/

https://keokukyachtclub.com/ 

Target Dates for the Search Process

Resumes accepted through: October 11, 2024        

Preliminary interviews scheduled: October 29 and 30, 2024    

Final interviews: November 14 and 15, 2024                

New CEO on board (anticipated): January 1, 2025    

To Apply

Candidates will apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/hoerner-ymca-ceo

Application, References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification: 

Candidates must submit the following in their online application, uploading a PDF of your cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.  

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to:

Leisha DeSmet, YMCA-USA CEO Search Consultant, [email protected], 515-321-2916, or 

Wade Riedinger, Heartland Alliance Executive Director, YMCAs of Iowa, Nebraska, North Dakota, and South Dakota, [email protected], 515-971-5259.