What are the responsibilities and job description for the Center Executive Director-Vic Coppinger Y position at YMCA of Greater Houston?
Brief Description
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help individuals of all ages lead healthier, happier lives? Look no further! The Vic Coppinger Family YMCA is seeking a Center Executive Director to join our dynamic team.
About Us:
Amenities: Our 34,000 square foot fitness facility, lap pool, basketball courts, two group exercise studios, youth activity studio, walking trails, an airnasium and more. We offer a range of programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our members.
Operational Budget: With a operational budget of $1.8MM, we have the resources needed to maintain and enhance our facility, invest in staff development, and expand our community outreach efforts.
Membership Units: With 1,800 membership units, we proudly serve 5500 members who benefit from our comprehensive health and wellness offerings.
Annual Fundraising Goal: Every year, we set an ambitious fundraising goal to support scholarships and community outreach programs. Join our team and be part of our successful fundraising efforts. This year's fundraising goal is $95,00.
Programs and Services:
Youth Development: From after-school programs to summer camps and a youth enrichment programs, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Healthy Living: Our fitness programs and wellness initiatives empower members to lead healthier lifestyles. The Vic Coppinger Family YMCA boasts brand new fitness equipment, 3 fitness studios, a fitness airnasium, virtual studios, and a personal training program.
Social Responsibility: We are deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local organizations.
Sports and Recreation: Whether it's swimming, basketball, or group fitness classes, we offer a wide range of recreational activities for all ages and skill levels. The recent addition of two outdoor mini pitches offers opportunities for children and adults to stay active.
Why Join Our Team?
Working at the Vic Coppinger YMCA as a part of the YMCA of Greater Houston means making a real difference in people's lives and strengthening our community.
If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can contribute to a thriving community, the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA is the place for you. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful!
The Center Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Houston is a leadership role responsible for driving the organization’s mission and values within the local community. This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the YMCA’s impact on the well-being of individuals and families through a diverse range of programs and services.
In this role, you will oversee the operations of a YMCA center, including: member experience, youth and family programs, aquatics, healthy living, local grass-roots marketing, volunteer and staff development, financial development, and community relations. You will work within a centralized, matrixed model of staffing with Facilities, Outreach and Out of School Time.
Essential Functions:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who 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.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises full time exempt and non-exempt employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing and approving timesheets; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; monitoring and updating all required staff certifications; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Skills are essential in all of the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use these programs to lighten work load, develop reports and to automate procedures is very necessary. Ability to diagnose basic PC problems and to communicate those problems is very important.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOURS
Flexible with scheduling and availability to work operational hours of the YMCA and sites, which may include day, evenings and weekends.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.
Summary
BENEFITS
Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help individuals of all ages lead healthier, happier lives? Look no further! The Vic Coppinger Family YMCA is seeking a Center Executive Director to join our dynamic team.
About Us:
Amenities: Our 34,000 square foot fitness facility, lap pool, basketball courts, two group exercise studios, youth activity studio, walking trails, an airnasium and more. We offer a range of programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our members.
Operational Budget: With a operational budget of $1.8MM, we have the resources needed to maintain and enhance our facility, invest in staff development, and expand our community outreach efforts.
Membership Units: With 1,800 membership units, we proudly serve 5500 members who benefit from our comprehensive health and wellness offerings.
Annual Fundraising Goal: Every year, we set an ambitious fundraising goal to support scholarships and community outreach programs. Join our team and be part of our successful fundraising efforts. This year's fundraising goal is $95,00.
Programs and Services:
Youth Development: From after-school programs to summer camps and a youth enrichment programs, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Healthy Living: Our fitness programs and wellness initiatives empower members to lead healthier lifestyles. The Vic Coppinger Family YMCA boasts brand new fitness equipment, 3 fitness studios, a fitness airnasium, virtual studios, and a personal training program.
Social Responsibility: We are deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local organizations.
Sports and Recreation: Whether it's swimming, basketball, or group fitness classes, we offer a wide range of recreational activities for all ages and skill levels. The recent addition of two outdoor mini pitches offers opportunities for children and adults to stay active.
Why Join Our Team?
Working at the Vic Coppinger YMCA as a part of the YMCA of Greater Houston means making a real difference in people's lives and strengthening our community.
If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can contribute to a thriving community, the Vic Coppinger Family YMCA is the place for you. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful!
The Center Executive Director at the YMCA of Greater Houston is a leadership role responsible for driving the organization’s mission and values within the local community. This position plays a pivotal role in overseeing and enhancing the YMCA’s impact on the well-being of individuals and families through a diverse range of programs and services.
In this role, you will oversee the operations of a YMCA center, including: member experience, youth and family programs, aquatics, healthy living, local grass-roots marketing, volunteer and staff development, financial development, and community relations. You will work within a centralized, matrixed model of staffing with Facilities, Outreach and Out of School Time.
Essential Functions:
- Provides visionary leadership to motivate and inspire staff. Fosters a culture of inclusivity, collaboration and excellence.
- Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs that support center and Association mission, goals, and strategies. Work with Program Directors to ensure members receive a high quality, positive member experience in the center and in programs.
- Builds a strong, engaged and committed board of volunteers and committees.
- Directs the financial development activities of the center to ensure goals are met.
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the 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.
- Oversees the hiring, training, supervision and development of center-based staff. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the center-operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
- Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the center.
- Ensures the maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Mitigates risk by implementing appropriate safety measure and protocols. Ensures that the center adheres to YMCA policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
- Directs center marketing and communication efforts.
- Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
- Directly oversees at least one program area such as Member Experience.
- Participates in the center’s Leader on Duty rotation.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who 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.
Requirements
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of center budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Center Leader certification preferred.
- CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Directly supervises full time exempt and non-exempt employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing and approving timesheets; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; monitoring and updating all required staff certifications; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
COMPUTER LITERACY
Skills are essential in all of the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use these programs to lighten work load, develop reports and to automate procedures is very necessary. Ability to diagnose basic PC problems and to communicate those problems is very important.
Mathematical Skills
Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
HOURS
Flexible with scheduling and availability to work operational hours of the YMCA and sites, which may include day, evenings and weekends.
TRAVEL
Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.
The YMCA of Greater Houston provides Equal Employment Opportunities for employment to all employees and applicants, including disability and protected veteran status.
Summary
BENEFITS
- Competitive compensation with strong earning potential
- Generous, flexible paid time off to recharge and perform at your best
- Comprehensive health coverage — medical, dental, and vision
- Employer-paid long-term disability and basic life insurance, plus voluntary benefits
- 12% employer-paid retirement contribution
- 403(b) retirement savings plan to build long-term financial security
- Free city-wide YMCA family membership and discounts on programs — wellness for you and your family