Associate Executive Director

Job Details
Level
Management
Job Location
Santa Barbara Family YMCA - Santa Barbara, CA
Position Type
Full Time
Salary Range
$72,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/year
Description
What do we look for in an Associate Executive Director?
This position supports the work of the Channel Islands YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Associate Executive Director position at the YMCA oversees branch operations and stewards the Ys cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Associate Executive Director assists with oversight of branch operations, program quality, risk management, staff development, facilities management, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders and volunteers

• Assists in supporting a diverse branch board that actively support the Ys goals and strategic plans. Completes board and committee work as assigned by or in absence of the Executive Director.
• Builds bridges within the communities so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
• Effectively communicates community benefit and the Ys impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders) develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Assists with the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs, which support branch and association goals and strategies. The Associate Executive Director is directly responsible for outcomes of assigned departments. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Assists with financial development activities including direct tasks, grant writing and special events as assigned by or in absence of the Executive Director.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Supports risk management strategies and preventative practices. Ensures regulatory compliance.
• Supports branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of directly assigned staff. Nurtures a collaborative branch culture and supports Program Directors/Coordinators assigned by or in absence of the Executive Director.
• Is directly responsible for overall branch communication coordination between departments and staff. Takes the lead on resolving member issues.
• Serves on community and association committees, tasks forces, and boards to foster internal and external relationships. Is a training resource for the association.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• All other duties assigned.

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Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or non-profit organization
• YMCA Team Leader of Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred
• Bachelor's Degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• CPR/AED certification within 30 days of hire and other Branch and Position specific requirements. This may include a quarterly Lifeguard In-Service training.