Wonderful times await you at Deer Valley YMCA Camp. Nestled in southern Somerset County at the base of Mount Davis, Pennsylvania's highest point, Deer Valley is a beautiful tradition that's brought families and friends together since 1957.
Operated by the YMCA of Greater Pittsburgh, Deer Valley offers 742 acres filled with woodlands just waiting to be explored, hills and fields that beg to be played in, and a picturesque lake perfect for sailing, fishing, swimming, or just admiring. It's no wonder people throughout the region come to Deer Valley again and again.
There's so much to do at Deer Valley that it's almost hard to know where to begin. Here you can explore nature to your heart's content. Challenge yourself with new sports and activities. Get lost in the joy of creating art, or simply relax in the company of family and friends. At Deer Valley, every season offers its own unique experience and opportunities.
Deer Valley YMCA Family Camp is seeking an inspiring and strategic Executive Director to lead our beloved year-round camp located in the Laurel Highlands of Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate will be a relationship-driven fundraiser, an empowering leader of people, and a steward of our rich tradition of volunteerism and community. If you are ready to champion a unique legacy while shaping an even stronger future, we invite you to explore this extraordinary opportunity.
In this role, you will provide leadership, management, and development of member services, wellness, branch operations, childcare, property, programs and administration. Responsible for the day-to- day operations of the branch, housing, board and philanthropic development.
- Bachelor’s Degree from Accredited College/University preferred.
- Minimum five years’ experience in management position - nonprofit experience preferred.
- Experience in managing a budget of $1M or more.
- Track record of providing high level of constituent experiences demonstrated by metrics reflecting growth, impact and satisfaction.
- Strong speaking and writing skills.
- Track record of recruiting, inspiring and leading a high-performing team.
- High emotional intelligence.
- Varied skills in program services delivery, membership systems, facility management, volunteer development and fundraising.
- Serve as a role model and advocate of the YMCA Mission, Promise, Values and Personality.
- Demonstrates support for the Association and its Strategic Vision.
- Lead the continued development of the branch board and annual fundraising campaign.
- Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses and governmental entities.
- Build and utilize a continuous feedback loop to develop and innovate YMCA programs and services that meet the needs of the community.
- Provide leadership in the areas of day-to-day operations of the branch.
- Communicate across departments to provide a member focused experience that results in increased member retention and satisfaction.
- Recruit, hire, train, develop and direct staff teams under supervision. Review and evaluate staff performance.
- Develop strategies to motivate staff to achieve goals.
- Develop, manage and monitor assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommend adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submit reports on current operations.
- Engage in active listening with key stake holders in order to build relationships, understand individual goals and interests and take the initiative to assist in the achievement of those goals.
- Ensure the safety, attractive appearance, and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds and equipment.
- Oversee branch marketing and communication to maintain highly integrated services to the community.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Volunteerism
- Philanthropy
- Change Capacity
- Finance
- Quality Results
- Collaboration
- Project/Initiative Management
- Inclusion