Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$60,000.00
$70,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
The Clifton Springs YMCA seeks a visionary leader to serve as Executive Director and champion our mission in this vibrant community.
Job Description

https://www.csaymca.org/ 

THE OPPORTUNITY
The Clifton Springs YMCA seeks a visionary leader to serve as Executive Director and champion our mission in this vibrant community. As Executive Director, you will partner with an engaged board and dedicated staff team who are deeply committed to serving our neighbors and creating lasting impact. We are looking for a strategic, community-focused executive who will strengthen relationships across our service area and expand the YMCA's influence through collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess the leadership skills to enhance our community reputation while advancing our mission through innovative programming and outreach.

Central to this role is our unwavering commitment to youth safety and well-being. The Executive Director will foster a culture where safety excellence is embedded in every aspect of our operations, ensuring we exceed industry standards and maintain full compliance as a youth-serving organization.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader ready to make a meaningful difference in a community-centered organization where mission-driven work thrives. Join us in building a stronger community and transforming the lives of our residents.

ABOUT THE CLIFTON SPRINGS AREA YMCA 
The Clifton Springs Area YMCA is a cornerstone of the Clifton Springs, New York Community, deeply committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a full-service facility it boasts a fitness center, gymnasium, multi-purpose room, weight room, and early childhood center, catering to the wellness and recreational needs of individuals and families across all ages.
 
The YMCA offers a vibrant array of programming from youth sports-like basketball, soccer, and lacrosse- to the spirited Seahawks swim team, summer camps and before and after school childcare. Their preschool programs and group exercise classes promote active, healthy lifestyles and learning opportunities for the entire family.


More than just a fitness center, the YMCA actively connects with the community through engaging events such as the annual Turkey Day 5K and a fun-filled golf tournament fundraiser. Their family-oriented activities, including beloved daddy-daughter dances, foster strong relationships and unity among community members. Furthermore, the YMCA's participation in military outreach highlights its dedication to serving diverse needs and ensuring everyone feels included. With a steadfast focus on strengthening individuals and families, the Clifton Springs Area YMCA remains dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for all residents in the greater Clifton Springs area.


Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.


Our Cause & Values
To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.


Current Key Strategic Initiatives: 

  • Program growth – expansion of existing and creating new
  • Create and oversee programs that address the needs of the community, such as youth programs and a healthy lifestyle
  • Reinvigorated connections to community and village organizations and businesses
  • Oversee and foster a positive workplace and volunteer experience, serve as a role model for all staff


Membership: 

  • Total Number of Members: 794
  • Total Number of Membership Units: 512


Core Programs:

  • Aquatics
  • Childcare; Before and After School, Summer Day Camp
  • Group Exercise
  • Youth Sports
  • Fitness center
  • Chronic Disease Prevention
  • Adult Sports


Annual Support Campaign: 

  • Prior Year’s Total: $113,478
  • Current Year’s Goal: $72,165
  • Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 25


Staff:

  • Child Care Director
  • Events Coordinator
  • PT Staff: 21


Board of Directors: 

  • Number of Governing Board Members: 9
  • Committees:
    • Buildings and grounds
    • Finance
    • Program & Membership
    • Board development
    • Events


Financial Snapshot:

  • Current Annual Budget Size: $900,000
  • Current Debt: $0
  • 3-year annual surplus/deficit:
    • Last year: $41,834
    • Previous year: $624,855
    • Previous year: $137,521


ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 
Clifton Springs is a charming village of around 2,200 residents in Ontario County, New York, embodying the essence of community living that is increasingly rare to find. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 90 in the picturesque Finger Lakes region, it’s an ideal spot—only 30 minutes from Rochester and an hour from Syracuse—allowing residents access to urban job opportunities and amenities without the burden of traffic and high living costs associated with city life.
 
The local housing market is genuinely affordable, making it a significant advantage for families looking to build equity and stability. The area’s school district stands out for its smaller class sizes and exceptional teachers, ensuring a supportive learning environment for all students. A true community asset is the Clifton Springs YMCA, which offers an abundance of recreational programs, including fitness facilities, youth sports, and childcare services that meet the needs of working parents.
 
Clifton Springs provides essential services, including a hospital, library, and local businesses, all contributing to a vibrant community. Additionally, the stunning Finger Lakes region boasts outdoor recreational opportunities and seasonal employment options, enhancing the lifestyle of residents.
 
In this small-town setting, you’ll become acquainted with your neighbors, embracing community events that serve as significant social gatherings. Families raising children here can find comfort in knowing their kids will likely graduate alongside friends they’ve known since kindergarten.
 
Clifton Springs presents a practical solution for those seeking to balance career aspirations with family life and financial responsibilities. With its warm community spirit and inviting atmosphere, it truly is a wonderful place to call home.


Community Population: 


                                                Clifton Springs      Ontario County
Total Population                                  2,157                  112,494
2020 Census Population                       2,209                 112,458
Population Change (2020-2024)           -2.18%               +0.104%
Median Age                                         45.3                     43.9
Male Percentage                                  43.91%               49.49%
Female Percentage                              56.09%                50.51%

Qualifications

Criteria for Candidates: 

  1. Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience.
  2. Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $500,000 or more annually.
  3. Minimum seven years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
Essential Functions

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
The board believes its new Executive Director should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit them to achieve excellence in the following roles: 

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  

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 

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 

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  
 
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 

SALARY, BENEFITS, & CRITERIA

Salary Range: $60,000 to $70,000 

Benefits:

  • YMCA Retirement (6% paid by Y, 2% by employee) contribution once eligibility is met
  • Health plan (65% paid by YMCA, 35% paid by employee)
  • Paid Time Off (PTO): 1-5 years of service 3 weeks, 5-10 years of service 4 weeks, 10+ years 5 weeks
  • Free membership
  • Discounted childcare
  • Other benefits per personnel policy

Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required and the Executive Director is expected to be fully engaged in the community.

SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATES

  • Resumes accepted through: August 27, 2025
  • Preliminary interviews: mid-September
  • Final interviews: early October      
  • New Executive Director On-Board: mid-November (tentative)

*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 Executive Director. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further screening.

Candidates must apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/clifton-springs-ymca-exec-dir 

QUESTIONS 

Rob Totaro, Alliance of New York State YMCAs, Director of Member Advancement, [email protected] 

Richard Clegg, YMCA of the USA Senior Consultant, CEO Search, DBD Group, [email protected]