Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$75,000.00
$85,000.00
How to Apply
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The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is looking for a cause driven leader to join the team and support the work of the Y.
Job Description

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is seeking an experienced, visionary, and community-focused leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Northpark YMCA. This is an exciting opportunity to lead one of our most established branches while helping shape its future through a transformational expansion and revitalization project that will significantly increase the YMCA's impact in the community.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director is responsible for providing strategic leadership for all branch operations, including Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Youth Development, Child Watch, and other community programs. The Executive Director oversees daily operations, volunteer development, financial development, annual campaign fundraising, community partnerships, staff leadership, budgeting, and member engagement while ensuring exceptional service to members and program participants.

Key Facts: Budget Revenue: $900,000; Annual Campaign Goal: $85,000; 1,200+ Membership Units serving more than 3,900 members. The Northpark YMCA offers a Wellness Center, Group Exercise Studio, Aquatics, Child Watch, Youth Sports, Summer Day Camp, Swim Lessons, and a variety of programs that strengthen youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility throughout the community.

Transformational Leadership Opportunity
The Northpark YMCA is entering one of the most exciting chapters in its history. Fort Worth voters recently approved a city bond that includes a $5 million investment toward the expansion and revitalization of the Northpark YMCA. To unlock these funds, the YMCA will successfully raise an additional $5 million through a community capital campaign.

The Executive Director will play a critical leadership role in this transformational project by partnering with Association leadership, volunteers, donors, and community stakeholders to lead local fundraising efforts, cultivate major donors, build strategic partnerships, and serve as the face of the campaign within the community. This leader will also provide operational leadership throughout the planning, design, construction, and transition phases of the expansion while ensuring the branch continues to deliver an exceptional member experience.

This position offers a rare opportunity to leave a lasting legacy by helping create a revitalized YMCA that will serve generations of families in North Fort Worth. It is an expectation that the candidate live in the community that the Northpark YMCA serves.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture.  It's who we are, who we aspire to be, and how we show up every day.  We are cause-driven.  We don't just show up, we show up with purpose.  As a cause driven leader, you are expected to be:

  • Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
  • Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
  • Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
  • Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
  • Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause.  Join us and help transform lives!

Qualifications

Education & Certifications: Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience.  Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.  YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred, but can be obtained during employment.  CPR and First Aid certification may be required.

Background & Experience: High energy, "can-do" attitude, flexibility, teamwork, attention to detail, and a high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful.  The ability to direct programs through leading both staff and volunteers, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and marketing programs and bringing enthusiasm and a passion for fundraising.  A proven track record in building authentic relationships with others and the ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.  This leader will need the ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization.  Bilingual English/Spanish would be a plus.

Essential Functions
  • Develops and directs high-quality member engagement strategies and programs that support branch membership growth and Association goals and strategies.  May direct branch marketing and communication efforts.
  • Represents and promotes the YMCA in local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.  Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
  • Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs employees and volunteers.  Reviews and evaluates staff performance.  Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
  • Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.  Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations.
  • Works with diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure "For All" in our communities and staffing.
  • Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with the overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
  • Provides staff support for assigned committees.  Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign.
  • May ensure the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are fully met.
  • Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's mission.
  • Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
  • Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
  • Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
  • Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
  • Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.

Compensation & Benefits
Salary range: $75,000 - $85,000
We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and YMCA membership.

The YMCA provides competitive health benefits, a well-rounded wellness program and 403-B Retirement fund paid fully at 12% of total salary each year. In addition to medical, dental and vision coverage, plus life and long-term disability insurance, a work-life balance program includes up to 288 hours of vacation & personal time. Free and discounted programs for your family are included.  

About Fort Worth, Texas
Fort Worth is one of the fastest-growing cities in the nation, offering a unique blend of Texas hospitality, cultural richness, and economic opportunity. Located in the heart of North Fort Worth, the Northpark YMCA serves one of the city's most vibrant and rapidly expanding areas, where new neighborhoods, thriving businesses, and highly rated schools continue to attract young professionals, families, and retirees alike. The surrounding community is experiencing significant residential and commercial growth, creating an exciting opportunity for the YMCA to expand its impact and serve an increasingly diverse population. With its strong sense of community, convenient access to major employers and transportation corridors, and continued investment in parks, recreation, and quality of life, North Fort Worth provides an exceptional environment for a visionary leader to build meaningful partnerships, grow membership, and lead the transformational expansion of the Northpark YMCA for generations to come.