Branch Executive

YMCA
Salary
$94,000.00
$125,000.00
How to Apply
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Lead impact at one of the nation's largest YMCAs—drive operations, community outreach, member engagement, and more as Branch Executive! 
Job Description

Branch Location: Auburn Valley YMCA, 1620 Perimeter Road SW, Auburn, WA 98001

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Branch Executive Director at YMCA of Greater Seattle stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Branch Executive Director oversees the operation of the Y and participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders.

The branch executive is responsible for the successful management of the day-to-day operations of a branch in one of the largest YMCAs in the United States. The position is also responsible for staff development, fiscal management, community outreach, branch advisory council development, local philanthropic efforts, membership engagement, program delivery, and diversity, inclusion, and equity culture building for the service area in conjunction with the AVP of Branch Operations and Centers of Excellence.

What you'll get from working at The Y

  • Membership to the YMCA of Greater Seattle for you and your household
  • Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
  • Retirement with generous employer contributions
  • Free access to mental health resources
  • Rapidly-accruing paid time off (PTO)
  • Discounts on qualifying YMCA of Greater Seattle childcare and day camp programs
Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent professional experience) in business administration, human services or related field. Other applicable education, training, and experience, that provide the knowledge, abilities, and skills necessary to perform effectively in the position will be considered.
  • Seven or more years of experience in a variety of YMCA operations or related activities, including program development, operations and growth, financial development, budgeting and financial management, membership, volunteer development and staff management.
  • Proven successful experience with board development, financial development and broadening an organization’s reach into underserved communities.
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain collaborations with diverse organizations. 
    Ability to develop a strategy and implement through change management. 

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

  • Master’s degree  
  • YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification
  • Major gift or capital fundraising experience 
  • Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience in, diverse populations (language, culture, race, physical ability, sexual orientation, etc.).
  • Ability to speak any language in addition to English may be helpful. 
Essential Functions
  • Provides leadership and direction to assigned branch by coaching and providing overall direction, performance management, and development to the branch staff and volunteers.
  • Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets and key performance indicators meet or exceed targets.
  • Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  • Maintains diverse advisory councils that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.  
  • Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.  
  • Represents and promotes the Y in the local communities and develops positive, effective working relationships with branch advisory council, community organizations, school district, businesses and governmental agencies in service delivery areas.
  • Effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, and community leaders) develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.  
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch.  
  • In partnership with Centers of Excellence and AVP of Branch Operations, develop and direct the operational growth of assigned branch through membership growth, member experience including member/participant recruitment, retention and program expansion.
  • Fosters a climate of innovation to develop programs in collaboration with Centers of Excellence which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.  
  • Oversees program delivery at the branch and partners with all Centers of Excellence and AVP of Branch Operations to assure high quality results and consistent safety, which support branch, district and association mission, goals and strategies.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
  • Serves as a member of assigned Association, branch groups and committees to support the overall objectives of the Association.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Values
Strengthens the Y’s culture by demonstrating the values of the Y - honesty, caring, respect, and responsibility - in every aspect of work.

Inclusion
Models cultural competence and supports diversity, effectively working with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions.

Develop Self and Others
Demonstrates teamwork and personal accountability, seeking and providing feedback, coaching, and resources for development.

Quality Results
Takes the initiative and holds self and others accountable to meet or exceed quantitative and qualitative goals relating to people (employees and members), philanthropy, finance and volunteerism. 

Change Capacity
Facilitates change, seeks opportunities in the change process, models adaptability, and leads transition in support of the Y’s mission.

Inspire Others
Promotes creativity, generates excitement, and rewards risk taking, while consistently demonstrating a high level of emotional maturity, maintaining a positive attitude and building strong relationships.