Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$75,000.00
$90,000.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States.
Job Description

Responsible for the general administration of a YMCA branch, including planning, goal setting, fiscal management, key staff supervision, volunteer and community relations, program administration of core businesses, control and evaluation of operations, and financial development.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in marketing, education, recreation or equivalent preferred.
  • Five or more years of related experience in supervision, membership marketing, financial management, fundraising and community program development.
  • Experience with computers including word processing and database software.
  • Ability to direct the total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
  • Ability to work effectively with people.
  • Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
  • YMCA Senior Director experience and certification preferred.
Essential Functions
  • Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch, volunteer development and recognition.
  • Oversees and directs the program quality in all program areas. Responsible for all program budgetary commitments for a the branch which has 80% of its revenue generated from programs.
  • Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including 100% of board members working as campaign volunteers, maintaining a campaign goal minimum that is 5% of the branch operating budget, and collecting 90% of all pledges by each year-end.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, schools, and governmental entities, including Arizona Department of Health
  • Services and Arizona Department of Economic Security.
  • Maintains volunteer committees including membership.
  • Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
  • Develops, implements, and manages the financial plan of the branch.
  • Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
  • Develops, directs, and monitors high quality programs which support branch and association mission, goals, and strategies.
  • Develops, directs, and monitors high quality services for YMCA members.
  • Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment including all off-site locations.
  • Reviews and revises branch preventive maintenance plans annually.
  • Directs branch marketing and communication efforts including that of character development.
  • Serves as an Association Management Team member and supports the Association's overall objectives.
  • Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
  • Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
  • Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers.
  • Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
  • Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
  • Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
  • Follow mandated reporting requirements.
  • Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
  • Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors. 
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Volunteerism

Engaging Community

Fiscal Management