President and CEO

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO 

The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following roles: 

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 include 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 for 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 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 operations. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key Competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

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

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

ABOUT THE WYCKOFF FAMILY YMCA
Founded in 1944 as a summer camp for returning World War II veterans, the Wyckoff YMCA prides itself on serving all populations within the community. 

The organization operates four robust full-day childcare centers; provides school-age childcare programming in over 21 schools across the county; welcomes 1,000 kids daily during summer camp season; spotlights a comprehensive performing arts initiative to include music, acting, and dance; and welcomes hundreds of special needs members of all ages to participate in all things “YMCA.”

Our Mission
The Wyckoff Family YMCA is a charitable Community Service Organization that is solely committed to meeting the challenges of the Communities that we serve. All are welcome to be part of the Y Community regardless of race, sex, faith, or financial position.

Our Impact

• Youth Development – we empower young people to reach their full potential.
• Healthy Living – we improve individual and community well-being.
• Social Responsibility – we provide support and inspiring action in our communities.

Our Guiding Principles and Culture
The nearly 500 employees at the Wyckoff Y wear many hats and stand strong together, working side by side. Our friendly environment in the workplace is recognizable, and our members are closely aligned with staff.

Our culture is unique to us in that our employee retention rate has remained high through all the ups and downturns in the economy.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives: 

• Preparing Youth for Success – advancing Wyckoff YMCA youth and teen initiatives by creating a new Teen Center.
• Veterans Post – continue growing “The Patriot Club,” a space where service men and women gather together in camaraderie to take part in unique and innovative classes, interactive talks, and lectures.
• Increasing Social Connections – further advancement of a robust Active Older Adult population through recreational and educational offerings.
• Improving Community Health – working with Hackensack Meridan Health, our Mission Partner, to create workshops that promote healthy living, support the prevention and management of chronic disease, and empower people of all ages and abilities to lead healthier, more active lives.

Membership: Total Number of Members: 13,000

Annual Support Campaign: 
2026 Goal:     $250,000
2025 Total:     $195,000

In addition to traditional annual giving campaigns, the Wyckoff YMCA runs special events that raise over $431,025 annually:

• Annual Golf Outing Benefiting Special Needs Programs
• Triathlon
• Ladies Garden Party
• Billy's Buddies Annual Walk
• Mike O’Shea Charitable Golf Outing

Staff Team: The Y’s workforce consists of approximately 460 employees (140 full-time), with an additional 250 seasonal employees in the summer.

Direct reports to the President/CEO include: 

• COO
• CFO
• Director of Development Relations
• Director of HR
• Director of Education
• Directors of Membership and Programming

Governance: 8 Board of Directors, with the following standing committees:

• Finance
• Membership
• Facilities 

Financial Snapshot:

• 2026 Budget:             $23 million
• Long-Term Debt:         $800,000 solar and roof project
• Endowment:               $13 million
• 2025 operating net:     $75,000
• 2024 operating net:     $103,300

Information Sites:
YMCA Website: https://wyckoffymca.org/

SALARY, BENEFITS, & CRITERIA

Salary Range: $275,000-$325,000

Benefits:

• Health Insurance
• YMCA Retirement (3% contributed by employee, 6% contributed by YMCA) once eligibility is met.
• YMCA 403B savings account available
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Complimentary YMCA Membership
• Other benefits per personnel policy

Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.

SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATES

• Resumes accepted through: July 24th
• Preliminary interviews: September 8 & 9
• Final interviews: September 29 & 30
• New CEO on board (anticipated): January 1st, 2027

*Dates subject to change

HOW TO APPLY

References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification:
Candidates must submit (pdf format only) the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted 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. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further screening.

Candidates must apply via the following website: 

https://tinyurl.com/Wyckoff-Family-Y-CEO

QUESTIONS 

About the Search Process?
 
Sandy Morander    
Director CEO Search
[email protected]
210-284-5593

About the YMCA?

Paul Kieltyka
Vice President, Alliance Services
New Jersey YMCA Alliance
[email protected]