Senior Executive Director

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:

The Senior Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the assigned primary and secondary locations. This position provides Cause-Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations and personal-professional development. Directly responsible for growing, managing and leading change of the budget and unit membership of their assigned locations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/STRATEGIC PRIORITIES:

Priorities:

• Achieve budget expectations annually
• Meet quarterly and annual outcomes and expectations of the Association Strategic Plan
• Attain the Annual Campaign financial expectations
• Develop and grow the District programs and services in quality and quantity
• Supervision and maintenance (through partnership with Property Team) of two YMCA locations
• The development and leadership of exempt staff leaders

Budget and Financial Performance

• Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations

Program Development and Membership Engagement

• Implements Association membership strategies that support the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. 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 members. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member 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
• Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment

Team Performance Toward Organizational Goals

• Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and leads employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Responsible for exempt staff and non-exempt employees

Fundraising

• Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving the Annual Giving Campaign