OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life through our culture. At the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
We are welcoming: we are open to all and create spaces where people can belong and become.
We are genuine: we value people and embrace individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in the potential of people to grow, lead and become catalysts for change.
We are nurturing: we support individuals throughout their journey to reach their full potential.
We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with our people.
Our culture is not a People & Culture initiative; it is how we lead, serve, develop talent, make decisions and deliver on the YMCA's mission.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations. This position provides cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, financial development, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal and professional development.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:
Division of Duties
- 65% Direct leadership of all day-to-day operations
- 20% - Property Management
- 10% - Leadership role in the Annual Impact Fund
- 5% - Staff development of direct reports
Priorities
- Supervise all the day-to-day operations of the assigned location.
- Develop, manage, and achieve the budget expectations with an emphasis on licensed childcare programs, Events and Rentals, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations, and Fundraising.
- Assist with all fundraising efforts with an emphasis on staff and community giving.
- Support board development by assisting the Executive Director in recruiting three new board members annually and leading a board subcommittee.
- Oversee property management, ensuring the upkeep of all grounds and facilities.
- Foster relationship development with key home office leaders, including VPs of various product lines.
Budget and Financial Performance
- Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.
- Initiate adjustments to operations to ensure a balanced budget.
- Ensure completion of monthly variance reports and forecasting.
Program Development and Membership Engagement
- Implements Association childcare strategies that support recruitment of new participants and retention of existing participants. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Uses YMCA “listen first” skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants and interests of participants. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure participant satisfaction
- Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services in harmony with overall YMCA objectives. Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
- Ensures safety, cleanliness, and function of all related facilities and equipment
- Team Performance Toward Organizational Goals
Development and supervision of the Family Center operations
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and leads employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Responsible for supervision of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting, and other administrative systems
Fundraising
- Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving annual impact fund campaign
Professional Development
- Partner with another executive to develop and master the skills needed to move into an executive role. These include leading up, financial analysis and troubleshooting, complex problem solving, and developing a positive team environment and culture.
- Assists in all areas as assigned by supervisor
