Executive Director

Qualifications

• Goal-oriented - sets short- and long-term goals for yourself and others
• Team builder - able to build and develop dynamic and diverse teams in addition to holding team members accountable
• Results-oriented - in business and as a supervisor
• Strong work ethic – willing to put in extra effort as needed for success while exhibiting ownership to all facets in the district’s branches.
• Adaptable and flexible – able to have multiple conversations with members that can go from very difficult in nature to very light moment to moment in the facility.
• Flexible schedule - a Y employee's schedule DOES provide a great deal of flexibility. This job is not simply a 9am-5pm M-F position. The ability to attend functions, be present at certain peak times, be involved in the community, etc. ensures that work-life balance is in your hands. Know that some days may be longer, and some days may be shorter than others.
• Positive - leading by example in this area is critical to the mission of the organization.
• Self-aware - understand how you impact those around you.
• Strong people skills – comfortable with building rapport and developing new relationships with those at the Y and in the community.
• Pasion to serve - you will make a direct and indirect difference on a daily basis in the lives of those in the Tulsa Metro area through your acts of service at the YMCA of Greater Tulsa.

Essential Functions

• Ensure growth in membership sales and recruitment
• Responsible for budgeting, expense control, & income generation for the branch.
• Oversight for all program areas within the branch.
• Constant communication and work with the Association Directors to create an innovative strategy.
• Recruit, develop and lead volunteers and staff in raising the goal amount of the Annual Campaign
• Recruit, develop and lead the board of advisors.
• Recruit develop and lead program and membership staff.
• Consistently communicate with property managers regarding cleanliness and safety of facility.
• Facilitate communication between all departments so members are aware of all programs & opportunities available to them.
• Work closely with VP of Talent and Culture to ensure programs and facility are run in a safe manner.
• Work closely with COO to ensure proper marketing strategy is followed.
• Cook up scheduling so facility operates seamlessly.
• Aid in annual promotion plan for all programs including flyers, brochures, website, newsletter, news releases, advertisements, etc.
• Accurate and timely with all assignments, deadlines, etc.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement
  • Community: Demonstrates a commitment to community development by engaging and partnering with members of the community.
• Collaboration
  • Inclusion: Works effectively with people who are different and champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives.
  • Relationships: Builds rapport with others and creates small communities.

Operational Effectiveness

• Decision Making: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions and transfers learning from one situation to another.
• Quality Results: Holds staff accountable for high-quality results and a high value experience for members using a formal process to measure progress.

Personal Growth

• Functional Expertise: Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; Uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology

Required Certifications

• Bachelor's Degree (BA/BS) or equivalent experience
• Minimum 5 years YMCA exempt/professional work experience or equivalent in a related field or company
• Volunteer or Staff supervision experience
• Proven ability to raise funds and grow membership
• Proven ability to work with a volunteer board/committee
• Knowledge of the YMCA as a membership organization
• Knowledge & experience in budgeting, financial development, and board/community relations.