What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Executive Director position at YMCA?
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is currently recruiting for an Associate Executive Director. This position is located at 9800 Hastings Drive, Silver Spring, MD. This community continues to be one of the best places to live, work, play and get involved; located just 10 miles from the Nation’s Capital. The YMCA Silver Spring features a robust assortment of health and wellness programs that demonstrates the Y’s commitment to providing the community with ways to live active, healthy lives. Additionally, the Y has a strong commitment to providing the best preschool, school-age and camp educational and nurturing experiences for children ranging from preschool to grade 6.
The Y focus on youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. We are proud to serve our communities and positively impact those we serve. We are a thriving association with 16 branches serving the DMV area with great partnerships and community support. YMCA Silver Spring is a $-million-dollar operation with 100 full and part-time staff. The AED reports directly to the Branch Executive Director. The candidate will work with the branch executive leadership team to provide direction and strategic planning for all branch functions; Operating in accordance with the policies, procedures, and standards established by the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington.
Benefits
We offer an exciting, fun, inclusive, growth-oriented work environment that includes strong health benefits options, long-term and short-term disability, 10% employer-paid retirement, childcare discount, complimentary Y membership, and continuous professional development opportunities.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
A successful AED will have a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university; four or more years of experience in management with direct supervision of multiple levels of a diversified workforce; will have accomplishments in leadership of staff development, fundraising, program planning and innovation, budget development and management of fiscal control systems. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission. As an organization committed to improving and protecting the health of our communities, we require you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as a condition of employment.
The AED will support branch directors in the successful management of all branch departments including aquatics, wellness, childcare, membership and properties and facilities. The AED supervises four to six direct reports; will assist the Executive Director in strategic development and implementation of programs and services to meet community needs; will give leadership to all aspects of program operations including staff development, fiscal development/management, program administration (i.e. aquatics, childcare, fitness, membership, and facilities). Provide the highest quality in programs and services for members, parents, and program participants. Instill and model a blue-ribbon state of customer service. The AED will strengthen and cultivate relationships to assist with branch fundraising goals; Monitor monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled. Must have the ability to develop and strengthen community relationships; Possess excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills to problem solve, plus excellent organization skills to multi-task; Supervise facility usage and maintenance of the facility to ensure a bright, clean, and functional environment.
