Chief Executive Officer

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO

The board believes its next CEO should be an experienced, community-minded leader with the skills and background needed to achieve excellence in the following areas: 

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan:  Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff to create and implement a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y. The plan should include clear organizational strategies, defined deliverables, and measurable goals. Key Competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast trends, support growth, and maintain financial stability. Lead the organization toward balanced or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions, controlling expenses, and guiding staff leaders toward strong departmental performance. Develop and implement stewardship strategies that strengthen long-term sustainability. Key Competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff in developing an annual tactical plan that identifies key goals and objectives and supports safe, relevant, and sustainable operations. Key Competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

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 and cultivate strong relationships with key stakeholders. Key Competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively while fostering a collaborative, mission-driven culture. Key Competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that strengthens the YMCA’s impact through donor engagement and community support. Key Competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence

ABOUT THE YMCA OF MOORE COUNTY
The YMCA of Moore County has served the Dumas community and surrounding area since 1960. Today, it supports more than 3,000 members and operates with an annual budget of approximately $1.4 million. The organization is financially stable and debt-free, reflecting a long-standing commitment to responsible stewardship and sustainability.

Governed by a dedicated and engaged Board of Directors, the YMCA is supported by a committed staff team and a strong culture of collaboration and service. Together, they have established the YMCA as a trusted and valued presence in the community.

In recent years, the YMCA has invested significantly in its facilities, including upgrades to wellness areas, locker rooms, and program spaces, ensuring a quality experience for members and participants.

Located adjacent to the city’s main park and across from a new elementary school, the YMCA is a convenient and welcoming place for youth, families, and individuals to participate in programs that support health, wellness, and connection.

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.

Our Culture:
The Y Experience – The Y Experience is built from our mission and encompasses the values and philosophy by which we serve and operate
Welcoming – We are open to all. We are a place where you can be yourself and find yourself in others.
Genuine – We value you and embrace your individuality.
Hopeful – We believe in you and your potential to do good in the world.
Nurturing – We support you as you become the best-version-of-yourself.
Determined – Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you

Current Key Strategic Initiatives:

• Develop programs and facility offerings aligned with local needs
• Strengthen partnerships and community engagement
• Advance planning and construction of new gymnasium

Membership: 3,043 total members, 1,270 membership units

Core Programs:

• Youth Sports
• Swim Lessons
• Swim Team
• Child Care
• Group Fitness

Annual Support Campaign: 

• Current Year Goal: $155,350
• Prior Year’s Total: $110,000
• Current Year’s Progress Toward Goal: $24,509
• Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 685

Recent Capital Campaign: none 

CEO Direct Reports: 

• Finance/Human Resource/Membership
• Aquatic Director
• Program Director
• Maintenance Director

Board of Directors: 10 members with the following standing committees:

• Finance
• Membership
• Program
• Facility

Financial Snapshot:

• Current Annual Budget Size: $1,417422
• Current Debt: $0
• Current Endowment: $0

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 
Dumas, Texas, is a welcoming Panhandle city located about 45 miles north of Amarillo. Known for its strong civic pride and neighborly spirit, Dumas offers a family-oriented quality of life with affordable living, short commute times, open spaces, and access to regional resources.

Residents benefit from local schools, healthcare services, parks, youth sports, a public library, and a college campus, along with community events that bring people together throughout the year. The area supports an active and engaged population with a strong sense of connection.

The local economy includes agriculture, manufacturing, energy, transportation, and small businesses, providing a stable foundation for the community and the surrounding region.

Information Sites:
City of Dumas: https://www.dumastx.gov/
Moore County: https://www.co.moore.tx.us/
Chamber of Commerce: https://dumaschamber.org/
Dumas ISD: https://www.dumasisd.org/
Moore County Hospital District: https://mchd.net/
Dumas Economic Development Corporation: https://www.dumas-edc.org/

SALARY, BENEFITS, & CRITERIA

Salary Range: $68,000 to $75,000 annually 

Benefits:
The YMCA of Moore County offers a competitive benefits package that includes participation in the YMCA Retirement Plan, a 403(b) savings plan, health insurance, paid time off, and additional benefits in accordance with YMCA personnel policies.

Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.

Criteria for Candidates: 

1. Accredited four-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience.
2. Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven record of budgetary and fiscal leadership for an organization of more than $1.4 million annually.
3. Minimum of seven years of senior management experience with a YMCA or comparable organization, including direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
4. Demonstrated ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
5. Ability to develop innovative programs and evaluate existing or proposed programs for financial effectiveness, community relevance, and broader engagement.
6. Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and grant opportunities.
7. Current YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to obtain certification within three years.

SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATES

• Applications accepted through: August 13, 2026
• Preliminary interviews scheduled: Week of September 21
• In-person interviews: October 20 and October 21, 2026
• CEO selection made: Week of October 26, 2026
• New CEO on board: Targeted for December 1, 2026, or as mutually agreed upon

*dates subject to change

HOW TO APPLY

References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification:
Candidates must submit a resume and cover letter in PDF format as part of the online application. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates who advance to final interviews will be asked to submit six references, including four professional and two personal references. References will be checked only with prior notification. The successful candidate must pass a background check and have a current Y-USA Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years as CEO. The YMCA’s personnel policies may require additional screening.

Candidates must apply via the following website: 

https://tinyurl.com/Y-of-Moore-County-CEO

QUESTIONS 

About the Search Process?
Shea Boschee, YMCA of the USA CEO Search, [email protected], 312.419.8363

About the YMCA?
Gigi Woodruff, Texas Y Alliance, [email protected], 312.209.2993