Associate Executive Director

• Bachelor’s degree and 6+ years of progressive departmental management experience or 10+ years of progressive departmental management experience
• 2+ direct people management experience
• Strong employee and volunteer development experience
• Experience managing a budget
• Skills and ability in program development and delivery, human resources management, financial management, facility management, and in coaching and leading staff, members, and volunteers.
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Strong customer service skills and personal commitment to service and hospitality
• Hands on experience with utilizing data to make informed decisions
• Must be able to pass and maintain CPR certification within 30 days of employment and maintain throughout employment

Preferred Requirements:

• A bachelor’s degree is in education, health sciences, community development or related field
• Prior budget responsibilities
• 5+ years of experience with the YMCA or closely related non-profit
• 4+ years supervisory experience

• Responsible for the operation of a Y location supporting the strategic direction of the YMCA of Metro Atlanta while modeling the behavioral values established by the Association.
• Lead member involvement and relationship building strategies to increase participation, enrollment, and volunteerism.
• Represent and promote the Y in the local community by developing strategic, positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Develop, grow, and direct high quality, innovative, relationship-based member engagement strategies which meet the needs of our members and community.
• Assist in developing and controlling branch budgets and is responsible for maintaining budget goals.
• Provide training programs for new and current personnel and carry primary responsibility for all departmental staff development.
• Develop, maintain, and prepare reports for staff, committees,
• Responsible for approval of expenses, emergency decisions, and issues that require immediate attention.
• Lead the strategic positioning of the branch to meet the goals of the Metro-wide strategic plan.
• Effectively supervise and develop branch staff and volunteers and build an exceptional culture to motivate them to achieve their personal and professional goals.
• Responsible for facility management and maintenance to ensure high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Maintain required safety and training certifications, Emergency Action Plans, SDS Manuals, etc.