Executive Director

About the role

The Executive Director at the West Philadelphia YMCA branch is a high-profile leadership position responsible for the Branch’s overall direction, coordination, operation, and success.

Responsibilities

• Promote(s) and represent(s) the mission and values of the YMCA.
• Participate as a member of the association staff team and contribute to a consistent YMCA image.
• Performs daily walk-through inspections to ensure that all areas of the Branch are clean, neat, organized, and like new.
• Analyzes Net Promoter Scores to ensure the best member experience is delivered.
• Manages budgets, forecasts revenue and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Manages supplies, payroll, cost of goods, and expenses for each department monthly/quarterly/annually.
• Cultivates an engaged advisory board and connects members to the mission and purpose of the YMCA culminating in their commitment to volunteerism and financial support (fundraising).
• Implements effective fund-raising strategies to attain objectives.
• Builds volunteer and community resources and supports the YMCA.
• Maintains continuous growth through training, developing, direction, assessing performance, and providing feedback.
• Provides effective individual performance evaluations and recognition programs and awards.
• Creates and sustains an environment that values all people for their unique talents.
• Takes an active role in promoting and leveraging practices that support diversity, inclusion, global engagement, and cultural competence.
• Develops positive, collaborative relationships with school administration, parent-teacher organizations, outside vendor staff and GPY staff including Association Office support staff.
• Works with facility team to keep facility and grounds clean, safe and functional.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or Equivalent; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Current or past Executive Director experience preferred.
• 5+ years’ experience in fitness, retail, recreation management or hospitality industries.
• 5+ years’ experience in managing 150+ team members.
• Experience providing high-end member service and managing member concerns.
• Track record of success in a performance driven work environment.
• Excellent interviewing skills.

Qualifications

• None specified

Skills

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Effective leadership and motivational skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Benefits

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• 50% off programming including swimming lessons as well as childcare programs (early learning care, before and after care, day camp and overnight camp).
• Comprehensive benefits package which includes health, dental and vision insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, etc.

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Hours are flexible but typically include a mix of office and field-based work.