YMCA of Silicon Valley: Executive Director - THRIVE ALLIANCE : Job Details

The YMCA of Silicon Valley is looking for an Executive Director. This position is vital to the organization's mission as a leading nonprofit dedicated to strengthening the community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. The Executive Director will oversee the entire operation of a YMCA branch, which includes managing membership, marketing, programs, facilities, staff and volunteer development, financial growth and fundraising, as well as community relations and partnerships with local agencies.

The YMCA of Silicon Valley has been addressing critical social needs in the community for over 150 years by providing programs and services that strengthen its foundations. They focus on nurturing the potential of children and teens, enhancing community health and well-being, and fostering opportunities for giving back. Committed to inclusivity, the YMCA serves individuals from diverse backgrounds and income levels, offering financial assistance to those in need. Their core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility guide their efforts in youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

• Represents and promotes the YMCA as a transformational leader in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
• Ensures the safety (risk management) and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
• Serves as a member of Y leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device. The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Adheres to program standards including safety and cleanliness standards

Follows health standards, procedures and recommendations around health screening, cleaning and sanitizing

Keeps assigned areas neat, clean, organized and free of clutter; limiting personal items brought to work

Actively walk-through facility/program engaging with members/participants, keeping vigilant for potential health and/or safety risks, and clean/disinfect and put away equipment/supplies

Ensure that all equipment/supplies (ie. Fitness, Group Exercise, Welcome Center, Locker Rooms, Gym, and Other Rooms) are in working order. If not, prompt action (or request for action) is taken.

Replace supplies (soap, paper towels, wipes, toilet paper, cleaning supplies, and others) in the facility/program, as needed.

May need to utilize remote working conditions/assignment, according to policy and approved agreement.

May require cross training and cross functioning of current position.

May need to utilize available resources to provide virtual experiences for members, participants, staff, and the community.

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to lead total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.