Community Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$75,000.00
$90,000.00
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Job Description

The position of Community Executive Director requires strong leadership and organizational skills; an understanding of programs, services and relationships needed to meet the needs of growing and diverse communities; and a commitment to using a broad array of traditional and modern communication channels to effectively present the values, priorities and work of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, established in 1890, consists of 10 branches, as well as out resident camp, YMCA Camp Carter and the YMCA Sports Complex and employs over 1200 staff all dedicated to building healthy confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families and communities.
 
For more than 135 years, the Fort Worth YMCA has worked to empower and strengthen the foundation of our community. Currently, we are seeking a Community Executive Director who will need to build strong strategic relationships with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y. As the Y looks to grow and expand the membership base, building bridges within the community to ensure all segments of society have access to the Y will be important. The Community Executive will have a strong focus on organizing philanthropic activity and continue to build a strong annual campaign and solid branch board. This leader will be the face of the community, which requires guiding others on how to strengthen knowledge, skills and competencies that improve organizational performance. Creating an environment of trust and respect by empowering others and sharing authority will be key to this leader's success.  It is a requirement that the selected candidate live in the community that the branch serves.
 
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up everyday. We are cause-driven. We don't show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause.

Join us and help transform lives!

Qualifications

EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience) in YMCA related field or a minimum of 3 years Senior Management Experience.

SKILLS/EXPERIENCE

  • Previous YMCA experience desired with 3+years of senior management experience.
    incumbent must have a thorough understanding if the day-to-day management of facility.
  • Should possess extensive management experience and be competent in membership and program development, staff selection and development, and facility operations.
  • A successful background in financial development (annual campaign), recruitment and development of volunteer leadership, community involvement and strategic planning is required.
  • Should possess skills in managing multiple priorities, communications and member relations, motivating staff and volunteers, supervision, staff selection, training, and evaluation.
  • Must have the ability to develop positive relationships with YMCA members, program participants, school, County and City officials as well as community leaders.
  • Must obtain and maintain all required trainings for this position.
  • Must be a team player with a commitment to excellence.
Essential Functions
  • Strengthen and develop board/volunteer relations.
  • Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program and/or membership growth for the YMCA. Executes strategies to ensure that members and/or program participants connect with one another and connect with the YMCA.
  • Develops and controls department budgets related to the position.
  • Hires, trains, and supervises staff and volunteers in assigned areas. Facilitates communication and provides leadership. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions.
  • Provides leadership and support to the annual fundraising campaign and volunteer committees/board as assigned. Develops and maintains effective working relationships within the community.
  • Ensures high quality member-focused programs through innovative program development, evaluations and ongoing training of staff.
  • Coordinates special events and activities.
  • Provide day-to-day leadership throughout the branch, ensuring all member, volunteer, and staff needs are being met and that the YMCA assets are protected and in good working order at all times.
  • Works with department directors to develop annual performance goals and objectives in line with approved department budgets.
  • Provide staff with the tools and direction they need to assist in reaching the branch's goals in new member acquisition, member retention, and program development.
  • Ensures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met and safety procedures are followed.
  • Provides data and reports as required for assigned programs.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

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

VALUES
The YMCA is committed to putting Christian principles into practice. YMCA programs, activities, and relationships teach and model Christian values in order to strengthen kids, families, and communities. 

We are a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization that serves the greater Fort Worth area. We seek to broaden an individual's involvement, first from participant to member and later to volunteer, donor, and advocate.
YMCA programs are developmental in nature, helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body, while recognizing the benefits of recreational time and pursuits.

We seek to be fairly priced, affordable to all, and perceived as a good value.  Charitable and earned revenue together provide the necessary resources to accomplish our mission. A generous and easily accessible financial assistance program keeps our programs and facilities open to all. Now in 2025 the YMCA staff and volunteers will begin the work and strategy to bring the vision back as a priority.

AREAS OF IMPACT
The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:
Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.

AWARENESS & KNOWLEDGE
The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate awareness and knowledge of:

The roles, services, operations and best practices of delivering services to our communities.
The "out-of-box" thinking, innovation and modern understanding of leading people, impact and community.
Visioning, strategy and execution of successful work in operations that exemplifies value and quality.

PROVEN SKILLS
The ideal candidate must have proven skills in:
Leading, managing and developing teams in a "People First" organizational system.
The strategic planning and tactical execution multiple projects and tasks in a fluid and dynamic environment.
Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage. Teaching by doing, involved and supportive to all.
Demonstrating resourcefulness, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive and/or difficult situations.

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate must be:
A team player who values diversity and inclusion, cooperation, collaboration and mutual respect at all levels.
A visible contributor to sound decision-making in high-pressure and fast-evolving situations while anticipating implications/consequences and proactively identifying alternative action and/or solutions.
Comfortable serving as a partner with the VP of Community Operations and other senior leaders through transparent collaboration, timely communication and driving creative solutions to serve our communities in progressive and innovative ways.
An effective manager of budgets and resources, while successfully managing competing and changing needs.

Required Certifications

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.

The yearly salary range for this position is $75,000 - $90,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience.

The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.
The YMCA will also provide relocation reimbursement if the candidate qualifies. It is a requirement that the incumbent lives in the community the branch serves.