Branch Executive Director

Company: YMCA of the USA
Location: Lafayette
Posted on: February 20, 2021

Job Description:

The YMCA of Northern Colorado is hiring a captain to helm the ship known as the Arapahoe YMCA. YMCA Arapahoe Center YMCA Location Lafayette, CO 80026-8011 Job Description Serving as the new Arapahoe Y Branch Executive Director located in Lafayette, Colorado, the captain we seek must be organized and responsible, viscerally hard working and ready to make ship happen. Yeah, we said it. The Arapahoe YMCA in Lafayette serves as a gym, fitness center and recreation facility in Lafayette, Colo. The Y in Lafayette opened in 1998 and is more than 50,000 square feet, including an ice rink, indoor/outdoor swimming pool, turf field and more. One of Boulder's closest suburbs, Lafayette is loved by its residents for its small-town feel, fun community events, local dining and shopping options as well as its many parks. So what does this mean for our new Branch Executive Director? On top of seeking candidates with budgetary savvy, membership innovation and management expertise, our ideal Branch Exec truly has a collaborative mindset and an all hands on deck attitude. Our future Branch Executive Director must be able to build bridges, grow awareness and create a community within the staff team, the membership and the world outside the doors of this city Y. We want someone who can make waves and rock the boat in the best of ways. You might be the right candidate if you are a source of positivity, structure, leadership and motivation.You are organized, dutifully prepared, creative and blessed with a sense of professional responsibility and emotional maturity (also, professional maturity and emotional responsibility). You are eager, and your work ethic is hardwired. You pride yourself in your ability to thrive independently, but you stay loyal to the organizational priorities, standards and mission.You are a people person, and people generally like the cut of your jib. You enjoy connecting with others and developing strategic partnerships, and you are ready to entrench yourself in the community and cause. You can communicate to diverse teams and our membership/participant base. Basically, you play nice with others.You are comfortable with nay, you love budgeting, implementing policies, tackling administrative and marketing duties, training and doing work that some may consider dull but you certainly would not! You have experience with or are willing to master our membership management system.You understand that the Y is not just a gym and this position is not just a job. You know that your efforts will change lives, give opportunities to those in need and help your neighbors thrive. You can see that your work at the Mapleton Y will be a purpose, a reason to give a ship. Salary range is $65,000- $75,000 per year. This position is year round, full-time exempt and includes generous medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability insurance options, paid vacation, sick and holiday time, free YMCA family membership, 50% reduced rates on YMCA of Northern Colorado programs including personal training, swim lessons, after school programs, day camp programs and more. We provide contributions of 10% of your salary to the YMCA Retirement Fund for eligible staff. Qualifications 1. Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent. 2. Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency. 3. Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development. 4. Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders. 5. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community. 6. Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others. 7. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. 8. YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred. 9. CPR and First Aid certifications may be required. Essential Functions Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area. Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff. Develops, manages, and monitors operating budgets for the specific branch areas and meets or exceeds budget targets. Develops and directs high-quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills (including Listen First) in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community. Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs in all departments to support the Y mission, goals, and strategies. Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment, working with the appropriate departments to address any issues in a timely manner. Directs the financial development activities of the branch. Coordinates the development of branch committees. Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch. Assists in creating marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate the benefit to the community. Serves as a member of Y executive management team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA. Participates in required Manager on Duty shifts.

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