Chief Executive Officer

Key Performance Objectives 

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading the 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 

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 

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 

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key Competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence 

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. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, 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 

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 a variety of 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 

Greater Carbondale YMCA Facts
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, & Wayne Counties to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.

There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen, improves the nation’s health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.

The Greater Carbondale YMCA is a charity, turning no one away. Through our financial assistance program, we are proud to provide assistance to children, adults and families, allowing all members of our community to access all our Y has to offer.

Membership 

• Total Number of Members: 2,070
• Total Number of Membership Units: 363
• 3% Youth
• 7% Adults
• 52% Household
• 3% Senior
• 23% Insurance-Based
• 7% Employee/ Other
• 2% Young Adult
• 3% High School

Branch/Facility Information 
The Greater Carbondale YMCA is a 60,000 square foot building in the downtown of Carbondale, PA. It has 3 floors with YMCA programs using our lower level, first, and second floors. There is a separate Physical Therapy office on our 3rd floor. They have a large indoor pool with water slide, two basketball gymnasiums, a 5000 sq ft Wellness Center, a 1400 sq ft fitness/group exercise room. They are home to a large childcare program serving well over 250 families a year. They also have a full commercial kitchen, a community park and splash pad. They have ample parking in our 3 parking lots as well.

Programs 

• Aquatics  
• Childcare  
• Youth Programs
• Group Exercise  
• Chronic Disease Prevention and Management  
• Youth and Adult Sports  

Annual Campaign 

• Prior Year’s Total: $10,000
• Current Year’s Goal: $75,000
• Total number of people receiving financial assistance: 86

Staff
Current Staff 

• FT - 37
• PT – 50
• Seasonal - 14

CEO Direct Reports

• Finance & HR
• Senior Program Director
• Building & Grounds  
• Director of Child Care

Board of Directors

• Number of Directors: 20
• Committees: 6

Financial Snapshot

• Current Annual Budget Size: $3,200,000
• Current Debt: $1,100,000
• 3-year pattern of annual surplus/deficit
  • Last year ($99,000)
  • 2023 (132,273)
  • 2022 (67,555)

Population & Demographics
Population estimates (V2025)                   18,593  
Persons under 18 years                            19%  
Persons 65 years and over                        22%  
White                                                      86.2%  
Black or African American                          1.9%  
American Indian and Alaska Native             0.2%  
Asian                                                       0.5%  
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander  0.0%      
Two or More Races                                   3.9%  
Hispanic or Latino                                     6.8%  
Households                                             7,844 
Persons per household                               2.88  
Median household income (in dollars)     $101,559  

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits

The City of Carbondale is located in northeastern Lackawanna County. It has a commercial area with a solid stock of commercial buildings lined along several streets. A portion of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is located one block from the northern end of downtown (right at the edge of the Y’s Community Park) and runs approximately 1.4 miles north to a connection with the D&H Rail Trail in Simpson.  The D&H Rail Trail (now officially part of the overall LRHT) runs another 38 miles to the New York State border.  Nearby outdoor recreation places include Merli-Sarnoski, Lackawanna, and Aylesworth State parks. Elk Mountain and Montage Mountain ski resorts.  Hotel Anthracite, located downtown, is a full-service hotel and banquet facility and a significant tourism asset.  Carbondale is a city of firsts, the first city chartered in northeastern Pennsylvania (before both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre), the location of the first million-dollar company (the D&H Canal Company), the first deep underground mine, and the first coal breaker.  Carbondale’s downtown reflects its rich urban history with its architecture and commercial building stock. The city has a mix of retail businesses, a hotel, and attractions that would serve outdoor recreation visitors-including convenience stores, restaurants and bars, a library, a historical museum, and a river that is a popular fishing locale.

Salary Range: $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits: Retirement contribution (7% Y match, 5% employee contribution), PTO plan, health plan (75% paid by the Y/ 25% paid by employee) and other benefits per personnel policy included. Vision and dental are available. 

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:

YMCA National Office            www.ymca.org
Greater Carbondale YMCA    https:/greatercarbondaleymca.org
Carbondale, PA                   https:/www.carbondalepa.org
Lackawanna County            https:/www.lackawannacounty.org
Chamber of Commerce        https://www.carbondalechamber.org
School District                    https://carbondalearea.org
State Alliance                     https://psays.com
 
Target Dates for the search process

Resumes accepted through:             October 10, 2025         
Preliminary interviews scheduled:   November 13th & 14th     
Final interviews:                                December 1st & 2nd            
New CEO on board (anticipated):     January 2026

To Apply
Candidates will apply via the following website: 

https://tinyurl.com/Greater-Carbondale-Y-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-USAs 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:

Nicole Bolding, Y-USA Search Consultant, [email protected]  
 
Nathan Brant, CEO of the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs, [email protected]