YMCA of the USA · 6 hours ago
Associate Branch Executive
Des Moines, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
4+ years expYMCA of the USA is seeking an Associate Branch Executive to join their dynamic team in Des Moines. This role oversees various areas of a YMCA branch, including finance, membership, and community relations, while developing strategies to enhance member engagement and program effectiveness.
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Responsibilities
Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association goals, and strategies. May direct branch marketing and communication efforts
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
Oversee and drive the branch's membership strategies, including acquisition and retention initiatives. Monitor and analyze membership metrics, set and evaluate performance goals, and develop actionable plans to meet or exceed targets. Ensure the implementation of effective strategies to attract new members, enhance member engagement, and improve overall satisfaction
Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team
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 the service delivery area
Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign
Manages the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure 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
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in recreation, business, sports management, hospitality, human services, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
Four or more years of management experience in a YMCA, fitness, recreation or nonprofit setting. Demonstrated understanding of YMCA, non profit, membership or gym/recreation center operations
Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development
Personal computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace products, required
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting
Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards
Preferred
Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred
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.
51-200 employees
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2024 (2)
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Suzanne McCormick
President & CEO
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