YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles
Executive Director - Weingart Wellness and Aquatics Center (South L.A.)
YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, United States, 90079
The YMCA of Metropolitan Los Angeles is not only the premiere non-profit in Los Angeles, it is also a great place to work, make a difference in your community and meet like-minded individuals. With twenty-six branches, three camps, and over fifty child care sites, the LA Y is a highly-collaborative, rewarding, and fun environment where you will discover your passion, grow your career, and make an impact!
We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community, and deliver incredible programming!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A YMCA Executive Director's goal is to have a lasting and positive impact on the lives of the people and the communities they serve. As the
Executive Director
of the Weingart Wellness and Aquatics Center, you will have a special chance to create a lasting legacy while taking your career to new heights!
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or business.
RELATED EXPERIENCE : Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency; Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Align the work of staff and volunteers to the branch and Association's strategic plan.
Direct the financial development activities (65% of role) of the branch and achieve fundraising goals.
Establish and implement an annual operating plan: Working with staff, volunteers, and metropolitan management, develop an overall operating plan for the coming year including goals, timelines, and expected results.
Effectively operate the facility and all program activities: Manage the facility on a daily basis, ensuring that regular activities and special programs run smoothly. Establish appropriate management tracking methods to ensure that the branch performs effectively in all key areas.
Address specific problem areas: Identify and correct areas in which the branch is under-performing. Organize task forces as necessary to address these issues.
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
Develop and support a year-round fundraising program that includes the annual current support campaign; donor acquisition activity; stewardship of donors; special events, planning giving, and capital gifts.
Support and engage in a structured major donor cultivation strategy that yields annually an agreed-upon minimum number of major gifts ($10,000) to support branch annual operating, capital, and endowment needs.
Develop and support a long-range capital development plan including needs and sources of funds that guarantees maintaining all facilities in a like-new condition.
Build the branch endowment by increasing the number of members making an irrevocable gift commitment.
Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
Develop, manage, and monitor the branch operating budget and ensure budget targets are met or exceeded.
Direct branch strategic planning efforts and develop the annual operating plan of the branch.
Develop and control long and short-term budgets designed to support the achievement of the strategic plan.
Provide adequate cash balances and net assets to appropriately fund reserves and maintain fixed assets.
Develop and direct high-quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
Serve as staff officer to the branch Board of Managers and ensure that the experience of serving on the Board is satisfying.
Lead a Board development effort that builds its capacity to help the branch achieve its strategic goals.
Ensure that each committee has appropriate staff leadership along with benchmarks and charts of work that are aligned with the strategic plan.
Enable the board to participate in implementation of the strategic plan by providing information that allows it to monitor progress toward stated goals.
Facilitate the ongoing evaluation of effectiveness and performance of the Board.
Foster a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Direct branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefits to the community.
Serve as a member of Y management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
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We believe in the four Core Values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility and understand that our staff are our biggest asset! We strive to create high-performing, strong teams in each of our branches and are looking for passionate and enthusiastic staff who will help us to strengthen our impact, empower our community, and deliver incredible programming!
POSITION DESCRIPTION
A YMCA Executive Director's goal is to have a lasting and positive impact on the lives of the people and the communities they serve. As the
Executive Director
of the Weingart Wellness and Aquatics Center, you will have a special chance to create a lasting legacy while taking your career to new heights!
QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION : Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, or business.
RELATED EXPERIENCE : Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency; Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community.
SPECIALIZED SKILLS : Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program.
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS : YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification.
This position requires the final candidate to successfully pass an E-Verify check.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/MINIMUM PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
You must have the physical, visual, and auditory ability to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
Align the work of staff and volunteers to the branch and Association's strategic plan.
Direct the financial development activities (65% of role) of the branch and achieve fundraising goals.
Establish and implement an annual operating plan: Working with staff, volunteers, and metropolitan management, develop an overall operating plan for the coming year including goals, timelines, and expected results.
Effectively operate the facility and all program activities: Manage the facility on a daily basis, ensuring that regular activities and special programs run smoothly. Establish appropriate management tracking methods to ensure that the branch performs effectively in all key areas.
Address specific problem areas: Identify and correct areas in which the branch is under-performing. Organize task forces as necessary to address these issues.
Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
Develop and support a year-round fundraising program that includes the annual current support campaign; donor acquisition activity; stewardship of donors; special events, planning giving, and capital gifts.
Support and engage in a structured major donor cultivation strategy that yields annually an agreed-upon minimum number of major gifts ($10,000) to support branch annual operating, capital, and endowment needs.
Develop and support a long-range capital development plan including needs and sources of funds that guarantees maintaining all facilities in a like-new condition.
Build the branch endowment by increasing the number of members making an irrevocable gift commitment.
Oversee the hiring, training, supervision, and evaluation of staff.
Develop, manage, and monitor the branch operating budget and ensure budget targets are met or exceeded.
Direct branch strategic planning efforts and develop the annual operating plan of the branch.
Develop and control long and short-term budgets designed to support the achievement of the strategic plan.
Provide adequate cash balances and net assets to appropriately fund reserves and maintain fixed assets.
Develop and direct high-quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Model relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
Serve as staff officer to the branch Board of Managers and ensure that the experience of serving on the Board is satisfying.
Lead a Board development effort that builds its capacity to help the branch achieve its strategic goals.
Ensure that each committee has appropriate staff leadership along with benchmarks and charts of work that are aligned with the strategic plan.
Enable the board to participate in implementation of the strategic plan by providing information that allows it to monitor progress toward stated goals.
Facilitate the ongoing evaluation of effectiveness and performance of the Board.
Foster a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
Direct branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefits to the community.
Serve as a member of Y management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA.
Attend staff meetings and trainings as required.
Uphold YMCA policies for safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
Demonstrate the Six Pillars of Character (Trustworthiness, Citizenship, Respect, Responsibility, Caring, and Fairness) as well as the YMCA Core Values of caring, respect, honesty, and responsibility in all dealings with members, guests, volunteers, and fellow staff.
Demonstrate competencies in and willingness to develop in the Cause Driven Leadership areas of mission advancement, collaboration, operational effectiveness, and personal growth.
All other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
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