Executive Director

The Valley of the Sun YMCA is honored to be among the top 50 YMCA associations in the United States.

Job Description

Responsible for the general administration of a YMCA branch, including planning, goal setting, fiscal management, key staff supervision, volunteer and community relations, program administration of core businesses, control and evaluation of operations, and financial development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in marketing, education, recreation or equivalent preferred.
• Five or more years of related experience in supervision, membership marketing, financial management, fundraising and community program development.
• Experience with computers including word processing and database software.
• Ability to direct the total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Ability to work effectively with people.
• Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations.
• YMCA Senior Director experience and certification preferred.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch, volunteer development and recognition.
• Oversees and directs the program quality in all program areas. Responsible for all program budgetary commitments for a the branch which has 80% of its revenue generated from programs.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including 100% of board members working as campaign volunteers, maintaining a campaign goal minimum that is 5% of the branch operating budget, and collecting 90% of all pledges by each year-end.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, schools, and governmental entities, including Arizona Department of Health
• Services and Arizona Department of Economic Security.
• Maintains volunteer committees including membership.
• Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff.
• Develops, implements, and manages the financial plan of the branch.
• Directs strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops, directs, and monitors high quality programs which support branch and association mission, goals, and strategies.
• Develops, directs, and monitors high quality services for YMCA members.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment including all off-site locations.
• Reviews and revises branch preventive maintenance plans annually.
• Directs branch marketing and communication efforts including that of character development.
• Serves as an Association Management Team member and supports the Association's overall objectives.
• Incorporates the mission, philosophy, and 4 core values of the YMCA in all communication with participants and co-workers.
• Follow employees and volunteers screening requirements and use screening instruments to screen for abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with ongoing supervision and training related to abuse risk.
• Provide employees and volunteers with regular feedback regarding their boundaries with consumers.
• Require employees and volunteers to adhere to policies and procedures related to abuse risk.
• Respond quickly to policy and procedure violations using the organization’s progressive disciplinary procedures.
• Respond seriously and confidentially to reports of suspicious and inappropriate behaviors.
• Follow mandated reporting requirements.
• Communicate to all employees and volunteers the organization’s commitment to protect their consumers from abuse.
• Report essential abuse risk management information to the board of directors.
  
  

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Volunteerism

Engaging Community

Fiscal Management