Executive Director

Are you a passionate leader with a flair for community engagement and a vision for growth?

Job Description

The Enterprise YMCA, located in Enterprise, Alabama, is a community-focused organization committed to promoting youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With a wide range of programs including fitness classes, youth sports, aquatics, and after-school care, the Y serves as a hub for individuals and families looking to improve their well-being in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, business, social services or equivalent
• Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
• Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, successful membership practices, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.
• Understanding of the mission and cause of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
• Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Must live in Community
• Experience in growing membership and AOA programs preferred.

Essential Functions

• Directs the Enterprise Y Branch and supervises the leadership to ensure sound operation. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Leads and directs the Membership department including staffing, goals, retention and acquisition strategies.
• Leads and supervises all facility/property maintenance, repair and overall upkeep for the association to meet the needs of current and potential members and the Y's safety, service, and security objectives.
• Coordinates the development of branch board and committees. Directs and oversees the volunteer activities (policy and program).
• Develops, manages, and monitors operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets.
• Continually reviews key performance measures and ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, and collaborations.
• Ensures high performance and success of annual and capital contributions goals.
• Provides staff leadership to the necessary Cabinets.
• Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of branch staff.
• Identifies potential areas for programming to accomplish YMCA goals and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs and leads branch staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.
• Actively pursue and develop relationships within the community including schools, churches, homeowner’s associations, civic organizations, etc.
• Create a member-focused culture to promote membership growth and retention.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. 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.

Required Certifications

Current CPR and First Aid or within 30 days of hire

Child Abuse Prevention and Bloodborne Pathogens within 30 days of hire

Benefits Include

• YMCA Family Membership
• Program Discounts
• Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short-Term Disability, Employee Life Insurance,
• 12% Employer Funded Retirement Plan (once eligible)
• Optional 403B Retirement Savings Account
• Generous PTO policy
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities and Trainings

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.