YMCA of the USA · 8 hours ago
Associate Executive Director
YMCA of the USA is a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. They are seeking an Associate Executive Director to oversee branch operations, enhance member experiences, and lead program operations across various areas such as membership and youth development.
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Responsibilities
Ensures programming meets the various needs of our community and members
Plan, develop and direct quality branch programs, including special events
Ensure that all program materials and content reflect the YMCA mission, values and service to the community
Monitor the effectiveness of each program to ensure a safe and fun environment that is meeting the needs of our members and helping to reach department and branch goals
Direct the expansion programs to the surrounding communities, utilizing off-sight facilities
Assist department heads with the setting of goals and objectives that relate to both short-term goals and the long-range strategic plan
Review and monitor progress toward department and branch goals on a regular basis and provide feedback to the branch executive director and staff
Ensure effective systems are in place to measure the quality of programs and services and to receive and respond to member concerns and comments, in a timely and appropriate manner
Recruit, hire, orient, train, evaluate and provide ongoing and direct feedback to health and well-being, youth, aquatic, and member services leadership
Responsible for shifts and department coverage that can vary depending on the lack of coverage needs
Meet performance measurement by telling the Y story and raising charitable dollars to fulfill our mission
Assist staff leadership team in reaching campaign goals through recruiting campaigners, making personal asks and supporting branch events
Develop relationships with members; capture and share the Y story
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent
Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency, with experience in volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development
Knowledge and working understanding of all program areas
Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community
YMCA Lifeguard or equivalent, CPR for the Professional, AED First Aid, and Oxygen certification, or ability to obtain within 90 days
Able and willing to complete online Child Abuse Prevention training on first day, and other online and in-person training as required
Must be able to pass Background and Reference checks (in accordance with the WA State Fair Chance Act)
You are committed to valuing and promoting diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment
Multi-Team Leader Certification
Preferred
YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision benefit plan options
YMCA paid Life and Long-term Disability Insurance
Opportunity to participate in the YMCA 403(b) retirement saving plan. After 2 years of Full-Time employment, the YMCA will contribute 8% of your monthly earnings
Accrual of 15 days of paid vacation (vacation accruals increase with years of service)
8 paid Holidays/Floating Holidays per year
Paid Sick Leave accrued at 1.23 hours for every 40 hours worked per year
Employee Assistance Plan (EAP), Digital mental health counseling platform, Wellness program, and LifeMart employee discount center
Professional training, education and certification opportunities
20% discount on YMCA programs, Child Care services, and merchandise
Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility for Full-Time employees
Company
YMCA of the USA
YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.
H1B Sponsorship
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2024 (2)
Funding
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Growth StageRecent News
First Five Years Fund
2025-09-19
2025-03-30
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