Group VP

NATURE AND SCOPE:

Under the direction of the Chief Experience Officer, the Group Vice President will be responsible for providing leadership to a specific group of branches and is responsible for their strategic direction and success.  The Group Vice President will ensure the branches are successful in achieving the YMCA mission and will provide directions in staff development, financial development, program alignment, and general operations.  They will also develop collaborative projects in the community in cooperation with public and private agents. 

Special emphasis will be given to the development and implementation of program thrusts across their branches, as well as across the Association.  The Group Vice President is responsible for the successful operation of their branch (Northwest YMCA) regarding the overall service delivery systems, customer service, fiscal management, child safety, supervision of designated staff, program quality, development and delivery as well as enhancing the Association’s delivery ad capacity as a mission-driven organization to meet objectives.

RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop working relationships with other businesses, organizations, and governmental entities.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community agencies in the service delivery area.
  Recruit and select professional staff.
• Supervise and appraise the work of professional staff and provide opportunities for leadership development, establish performance standards, and conduct thoughtful performance appraisals.
• Develop, manage, and monitor the branches’ operating budgets and meet budget targets.
• Exercise necessary controls to ensure operations are carried out and a balanced fiscal operation exists.
• Ensure that staff within the branches can develop their professional skill set to thrive in their current role and be prepared for their next career step, while encouraging a culture of health and well-being for all staff and volunteers.
• Ensure that processes and systems in the branches meet Association standards and promote on-going member interaction through personnel and leadership activities.
• Collaborate and convene community groups that will further develop Youth Development, health & Well-being, and Social Responsibility by strategic involvement in the community to ensure a positive profile for the Y.
• Assist in the recruitment of volunteer leadership and engage them in a manner that maximizes the high-caliber volunteers’ time, talent, and treasure in each branch.
• Ensure that the Association's strategies and initiatives are employed to make certain that members and program participants achieve their goals.
• Lead a year-round endeavor of volunteer engagement that culminates in a successful “Why It Matters” Annual Campaign and Capital Campaign efforts as necessary, which enables the Association to fund Membership for all programs and initiatives.
• Articulate a clear vision for the mission and goals of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta, which inspires and engages internal constituents and the external community.
• Ensure the utmost quality in membership, programs, facility, and grounds.  Branches that report to the respective Group Vice President must also meet critical numbers in program, membership, annual campaign, and budget.  
• A strong Branch Advisory Board and a strong staff team must be established and maintained in each branch.
• Serve as a member of the assigned committees and/or lead the work of a cabinet as needed.
• Champion and integrate the four core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility in all aspects of membership and programs.