- Professional
- Oficina en Redlands
Job Description Summary:
The Associate Executive Director (AED) supports the Executive Director in leading the overall operations of the YMCA branch, including program development and delivery, staff supervision, community engagement, fundraising, and financial performance. The AED ensures high-quality member and participant experiences and promotes the YMCA’s mission, values, and strategic goals.
Our Culture:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Essential Functions
- Recruits, hires, trains, develops, schedules, and directs personnel and volunteers as needed. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Provides leadership and vision in the improvement and development of existing and new programs to better meet the needs of members and of the community.
- Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed monthly and annual targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on the current operations
- Assist in leading and managing day-to-day branch operations across multiple program areas (e.g., membership, youth development, aquatics, wellness, sports, and camp).
- Directly supervises program directors; supports staff development, reviews and evaluates staff performances. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals
- Develop, implement, and manage an annual operating plan to promote innovation, excellence, and membership and program growth
- Support fundraising efforts including the annual campaign, donor relations, and special events to support the branch’s programs and services.
- Represent the YMCA along with the Executive Director in community collaborations, partnerships, and initiatives.
- Oversees safety protocols and risk management procedures to ensure a safe environment for all.
- Performs other duties as assigned
YMCA Competencies
- Engaging Community - Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y.
- Mission Advancement: Champion the YMCA’s values and effectively communicate the impact of its initiatives to stakeholders. Develop volunteer leadership in programs, fundraising, and policy.
- Change Leadership - Manages implementation of change by understanding and addressing the impact of change on cultures, systems, and people.
- Collaboration - Builds strong, strategic relationships with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y.
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making - Navigates differing stakeholder perspectives or ambiguous information when making decisions.
- Fiscal Management - Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
- Emotional Maturity - Creates an environment of trust and respect by empowering others and sharing authority.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business administration, recreation, or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressive experience in YMCA operations or a similar nonprofit leadership role.
- Proven experience in managing people, programs, and budgets.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to the mission and values of the YMCA
- Proven ability to build genuine relationships
- Capability to establish partnerships with community organizations.
- Must be able to recognize and respond quickly and effectively to emergency situations to ensure the safety and well-being of all participants and staff.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
Work Environment & Physical Demands
- The physical demands outlined here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions successfully. Reasonable accommodation may be made for individuals with disabilities.
- Employees are regularly required to use computers and communicate via phone/smart devices. Frequent sitting, reaching, and mobility around the work environment are necessary.
- Occasionally, the employee must lift/move up to 10 pounds.
- Vision requirements include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
- The work environment noise level is typically moderate.
