Description
As the District Vice President (DVP) for the YMCA of Central Kentucky, you will be a key leader overseeing two successful and mature YMCA facilities at the heart of our community. Reporting directly to the Chief Executive Officer, the DVP will play a pivotal role in ensuring operational excellence, fostering innovative programming, and maintaining a strong connection with the community we serve.
The DVP must be mission-driven, highly collaborative and able to step into any situation with an eye toward improving organizational performance or community impact.
Participates in volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Operational Excellence:
   1. Oversee the day-to-day operations of two YMCA facilities, ensuring high standards of service delivery and member satisfaction.
   2. Collaborate with branch leadership to optimize facility resources and enhance operational efficiency.
2. Community Engagement
   1. Develop and implement innovative programs that address the evolving needs of a growing and diverse community.
   2. Assess community needs and adjust program models accordingly to foster inclusivity and relevance.
3. Fundraising:
   1. Lead fundraising initiatives to support the YMCA's mission and community outreach programs.
   2. Cultivate relationships with donors, partners, and stakeholders to secure financial support.
4. Team Building:
   1. Provide leadership and direction to branch staff, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
   2. Promote professional development and mentorship opportunities within the organization.
5. Budget Management:
   1. Develop and manage budgets for both YMCA facilities, ensuring fiscal responsibility and adherence to financial goals.
   2. Monitor financial performance and implement cost-effective measures when necessary.
6. Ensures programs operate at the highest level of quality, safety and regulatory compliance.
   1. Adhere to all safety guidelines and regulations set forth by the YMCA, ensuring a secure and welcoming environment for members and staff.
7. Leadership Team Collaboration:
   1. Work closely with the YMCA's leadership team to align district goals with the overall mission, vision, and values of the organization.
   2. Contribute to strategic planning and decision-making processes.
8. Other duties as assigned.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Multi-Team or Branch Leader):
Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y's values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA's efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Bachelor's degree in human services, recreation, business or a related field, or equivalent.
2. Five or more years of management experience preferred, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
3. Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.
4. Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.
5. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
6. YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
7. CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to work collaboratively with staff at all levels.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and conflict resolution skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Timeliness: This is making sure all projects are being completed and on track for completion.
• Budget: Keeping track of project budgets and costs.
• Quality: How well are programs running?
• Effectiveness: Calendar management, time management, and project implementation
• Critical thinker and problem solving
• Manage multiple projects/programs simultaneously.
• Proven experience in managing complex projects up to completion.

SPECIAL SKILLS OR REQUIREMENTS :
Language Skills:
Read, analyze, and interpret complex documents
Respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries and complaints
Ability to write speeches and articles using original or innovative techniques or styles
Must be able to make effective presentations to top management, public groups, and board of directors
Must be able to persuade and motivate others into action
Mathematical Skills:
Ability to add, subtracts, multiply and divides in all units of measure.
Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and be able to interpret data for effective decision-making
Reasoning Skills:
Must be able to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions
Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and data and draw well-thought conclusions for effective decision-making and planning
Office and Computer Skills:
Must be able to operate standard office and computer equipment
Must have experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
Must be versed in budgeting and financial software.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS :
The physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Employee is regularly required to use hands to fingers, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch. The employee is required to sit, and occasionally taste and smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, and occasionally move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
Characteristics of the work environment are representative of those that may be encountered by an employee while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
This job description is not intended to be all inclusive, but to give a basic structure of the duties; employee may be requested to perform other reasonable related duties as assigned by CEO or Board of Directors.
The YMCA of Central Kentucky is an Equal Opportunity Employer.