Executive Director

About This Role

This Executive Director position is the top administrative staff role for the Hernando County YMCA branch, responsible for its day-to-day general administration. The role involves staff supervision and coaching, budgeting, income generation, program development, community relations, and facility maintenance. It suits an experienced leader who can provide direction and leadership to achieve Association goals and advance the YMCA's mission.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer total operation of the branch, including interpreting and executing established policies, developing procedures, staffing, and evaluating program effectiveness
• Plan and conduct a wide variety of programs and activities that maximize facilities, support the Cause, and enhance membership
• Create a nurturing and safe environment by reporting suspicious activity that may lead to child abuse or violate the code of conduct
• Ensure the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment by keeping supplies organized, maintaining and cleaning the facility, and caring for equipment
• Promote and monitor membership growth, taking a leadership role in membership cultivation
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop department staff and volunteers using Leadership Competency Model resources
• Coordinate the development of the branch council and committees
• Direct the volunteer activities of the branch
• Work with the Branch Advisory Council to further the work of the branch
• Prepare the annual budget for approval by the District VP and Senior Vice President/COO
• Recommend adjustments and administer the budget, exercising necessary controls to ensure operations are consistent with a balanced operational budget
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develop positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
• Develop, maintain, and model collaborative relationships with community agencies in the service delivery area
• Interpret and communicate the objectives and programs of the YMCA through public communication media and active participation in community organizations
• Incorporate storytelling to advance the mission and financial development efforts
• Organize and conduct Community Support Campaign efforts in close harmony with staff and volunteers and in accordance with Association standards
• Serve as a member of Y management and support the overall objectives of the YMCA
• Role model accountability, professionalism, relationship-based behavior, and ethical behavior
• Teach and role model SMART behavior
• Support strategic plan initiatives by participating on a project work group as assigned
• Advance work in Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism, and Philanthropy