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The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America

Center Executive Director

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America, Houston, Texas, United States, 77246


Are you passionate about making a positive impact in your community? Are you looking for a rewarding career where you can help individuals of all ages lead healthier, happier lives? Look no further! The Woodlands Family YMCA is seeking a Center Executive Director to join our dynamic team.

About Us:

Amenities : The Woodlands Family YMCA is comprised of 2 Y locations to serve our community. The Shadowbend YMCA is a 50,000 square foot building that boasts a fitness center, indoor lap pool, basketball courts, group exercise studios and more. Our Branch Crossing YMCA is a 36,000 square foot building that boasts a fitness center, outdoor lap pool, family fun pool, basketball courts, group exercise studios and more. Both YMCA’s provide programs and services designed to meet the diverse needs and interests of our members.

Operational Budget : With a robust operational budget of $6.4MM, we have the resources needed to maintain and enhance our facility, invest in staff development, and expand our community outreach efforts.

Membership Units : Combined the centers have 6,200 membership units, we proudly serve 7000 members who benefit from our comprehensive health and wellness offerings.

Annual Fundraising Goal : Every year, we set an ambitious fundraising goal to support scholarships and community outreach programs. Join our team and be part of our successful fundraising efforts. In 2023, The Woodlands YMCA raised 1,285,000 towards achieving their goal.

Programs and Services:

Youth Development : From after-school programs to summer camps and a Makerspace lab, we provide a safe and nurturing environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Healthy Living : Our fitness programs and wellness initiatives empower members to lead healthier lifestyles. The Woodlands YMCA boasts brand new fitness equipment, 5 fitness studios, virtual studios, and a personal training program.

Social Responsibility : We are deeply committed to giving back to the community through volunteer opportunities, and partnerships with local organizations.

Sports and Recreation : Whether it's swimming, basketball, or group fitness classes, we offer a wide range of recreational activities for all ages and skill levels. The recent addition of two outdoor mini-pitches offers opportunities for children and adults to stay active.

Why Join Our Team?

Working at The Woodlands Family YMCA as a part of the YMCA of Greater Houston means making a real difference in people's lives and strengthening our community. If you're looking for a fulfilling career where you can contribute to a thriving community, The Woodlands Family YMCA is the place for you. Apply today and be a part of something meaningful!

Minimum Requirements:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.

Four or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency.

Ability to direct operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of center budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.

Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Financial management expertise, including budget development and oversight.

Ability to quickly build rapport and maintain relationships with diverse stakeholders.

Proficiency in strategic planning and execution.

Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations.

Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

YMCA Multi-Team or Center Leader certification preferred.

CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Directly supervises full time exempt and non-exempt employees. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; reviewing and approving timesheets; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; monitoring and updating all required staff certifications; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

COMPUTER LITERACY:

Skills are essential in all of the Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel, and Access. Ability to use these programs to lighten work load, develop reports and to automate procedures is very necessary. Ability to diagnose basic PC problems and to communicate those problems is very important.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

HOURS:

Flexible with scheduling and availability to work operational hours of the YMCA and sites, which may include day, evenings and weekends.

TRAVEL:

Travel is primarily local between assigned centers during the business day, although some out-of-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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