Clifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive Officer

Clifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive Officer

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THE OPPORTUNITY

The Clifton Springs YMCA seeks a visionary leader to serve as Executive Director and champion our mission in this vibrant community. As Executive Director, you will partner with an engaged board and dedicated staff team who are deeply committed to serving our neighbors and creating lasting impact. We are looking for a strategic, community-focused executive who will strengthen relationships across our service area and expand the YMCA's influence through collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess the leadership skills to enhance our community reputation while advancing our mission through innovative programming and outreach.

Central to this role is our unwavering commitment to youth safety and well-being. The Executive Director will foster a culture where safety excellence is embedded in every aspect of our operations, ensuring we exceed industry standards and maintain full compliance as a youth-serving organization.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader ready to make a meaningful difference in a community-centered organization where mission-driven work thrives. Join us in building a stronger community and transforming the lives of our residents.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The board believes its new Executive Director should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit them to achieve excellence in the following roles:

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influenc

eBuild and Lead Staff : Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadershi

pABOUT THE CLIFTON SPRINGS AREA YMCA

The Clifton Springs Area YMCA is a cornerstone of the Clifton Springs, New York Community, deeply committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a full-service facility it boasts a fitness center, gymnasium, multi-purpose room, weight room, and early childhood center, catering to the wellness and recreational needs of individuals and families across all ages

.
Our Missi

onTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for al

esTo strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibilit

y.Current Key Strategic Initiatives

• : Program growth – expansion of existing and creating n
• ewCreate and oversee programs that address the needs of the community, such as youth programs and a healthy lifesty
• leReinvigorated connections to community and village organizations and business
• esOversee and foster a positive workplace and volunteer experience, serve as a role model for all sta

ff
Membershi

• p: Total Number of Members:
• 794Total Number of Membership Units:

512
Core Progr

• ams:Aqua
• ticsChildcare; Before and After School, Summer Day
• ciseYouth Sp
• ortsFitness ce
• nterChronic Disease Preven
• tionAdult Sp

orts
Annual Support Campa

• ign: Prior Year’s Total: $11
• 3,478Current Year’s Goal: $7
• 2,165Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior yea

r: 25

• Staff:Child Care Di
• rectorEvents Coord

ff: 21
Board of Dire

• ctors: Number of Governing Board Mem
• napshot:Current Annual Budget Size:
• $900,000Current
• deficit:Last year:
• $41,834Previous year:
• $624,855Previous year:

$137,521ABOUT OUR CO

MMUNITY Clifton Springs is a charming village of around 2,200 residents in Ontario County, New York, embodying the essence of community living that is increasingly rare to find. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 90 in the picturesque Finger Lakes region, it’s an ideal spot—only 30 minutes from Rochester and an hour from Syracuse—allowing residents access to urban job opportunities and amenities without the burden of traffic and high living costs associated with ci

ty life.
Community Po

pulation: Clifton Springs Ontar

9 112,458Population Change ) -2.18

% +0.104%Median Age

1% 49.49%Female Percentage 56.0

9% 50.51%SALARY, BENEFITS, &

CRITERIASala ry Range: $60,000 t

o $70,000

• Benefits:YMCA Retirement (6% paid by Y, 2% by employee) contribution once eligibili
• ty is metHealth plan (65% paid by YMCA, 35% paid by
• employee)Paid Time Off (PTO): 1-5 years of service 3 weeks, 5-10 years of service 4 weeks, 10+ year
• s 5 weeksFree m
• embershipDiscounted
• childcareOther benefits per personn

el policyResidency Exp ectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required and the Executive Director is expected to be fully engaged in the c

ommunity.Criteria for Can

• didates: Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work ex
• perience.Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $500,000 or more
• annually.Minimum seven years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and e

mployees.
SEARCH PROCESS TA

• RGET DATESResumes accepted through: Augus
• t 27, 2025Preliminary interviews: mid
• -SeptemberFinal interviews: ear
• ly OctoberNew Executive Director On-Board: mid-November (

W TO APPLYReferences, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Cert

ification:Candidates must submit (pdf format only) the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be c

onsidered.Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the Executive Director. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further

screening.Candidates must apply via the followin g website:

a-exec-di

rQUESTIONS Rob Totaro, Alliance of New York State YMCAs, Director of Member Advancement,

mcanys.orgRic hard Clegg, YMCA of the USA Senior Consultant, CEO Search, DBD Group, richard.cleg

THE OPPORTUNITY

The Clifton Springs YMCA seeks a visionary leader to serve as Executive Director and champion our mission in this vibrant community. As Executive Director, you will partner with an engaged board and dedicated staff team who are deeply committed to serving our neighbors and creating lasting impact. We are looking for a strategic, community-focused executive who will strengthen relationships across our service area and expand the YMCA's influence through collaborative partnerships. The ideal candidate will possess the leadership skills to enhance our community reputation while advancing our mission through innovative programming and outreach.

Central to this role is our unwavering commitment to youth safety and well-being. The Executive Director will foster a culture where safety excellence is embedded in every aspect of our operations, ensuring we exceed industry standards and maintain full compliance as a youth-serving organization.

This position offers an exceptional opportunity for an experienced leader ready to make a meaningful difference in a community-centered organization where mission-driven work thrives. Join us in building a stronger community and transforming the lives of our residents.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

The board believes its new Executive Director should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit them to achieve excellence in the following roles:

Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influenc

eBuild and Lead Staff : Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadershi

pABOUT THE CLIFTON SPRINGS AREA YMCA

The Clifton Springs Area YMCA is a cornerstone of the Clifton Springs, New York Community, deeply committed to youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a full-service facility it boasts a fitness center, gymnasium, multi-purpose room, weight room, and early childhood center, catering to the wellness and recreational needs of individuals and families across all ages

.
Our Missi

onTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for al

l.Our Cause & Valu

esTo strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibilit

y.Current Key Strategic Initiatives

• : Program growth – expansion of existing and creating n
• ewCreate and oversee programs that address the needs of the community, such as youth programs and a healthy lifesty
• leReinvigorated connections to community and village organizations and business
• esOversee and foster a positive workplace and volunteer experience, serve as a role model for all sta

ff
Membershi

• p: Total Number of Members:
• 794Total Number of Membership Units:

512
Core Progr

• ams:Aqua
• ticsChildcare; Before and After School, Summer Day
• CampGroup Exer
• ciseYouth Sp
• ortsFitness ce
• nterChronic Disease Preven
• tionAdult Sp

orts
Annual Support Campa

• ign: Prior Year’s Total: $11
• 3,478Current Year’s Goal: $7
• 2,165Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior yea

r: 25

• Staff:Child Care Di
• rectorEvents Coord
• inatorPT Sta

ff: 21
Board of Dire

• ctors: Number of Governing Board Mem

bers: 9
Financial S

• napshot:Current Annual Budget Size:
• $900,000Current
• Debt: $03-year annual surplus/
• deficit:Last year:
• $41,834Previous year:
• $624,855Previous year:

$137,521ABOUT OUR CO

MMUNITY Clifton Springs is a charming village of around 2,200 residents in Ontario County, New York, embodying the essence of community living that is increasingly rare to find. Conveniently situated just off Interstate 90 in the picturesque Finger Lakes region, it’s an ideal spot—only 30 minutes from Rochester and an hour from Syracuse—allowing residents access to urban job opportunities and amenities without the burden of traffic and high living costs associated with ci

ty life.
Community Po

pulation: Clifton Springs Ontar

io CountyTotal Population 2,15

7 112, Census Population 2,20

9 112,458Population Change ) -2.18

% +0.104%Median Age

45.3 43.9Male Percentage 43.9

1% 49.49%Female Percentage 56.0

9% 50.51%SALARY, BENEFITS, &

CRITERIASala ry Range: $60,000 t

o $70,000

• Benefits:YMCA Retirement (6% paid by Y, 2% by employee) contribution once eligibili
• ty is metHealth plan (65% paid by YMCA, 35% paid by
• employee)Paid Time Off (PTO): 1-5 years of service 3 weeks, 5-10 years of service 4 weeks, 10+ year
• s 5 weeksFree m
• embershipDiscounted
• childcareOther benefits per personn

el policyResidency Exp ectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required and the Executive Director is expected to be fully engaged in the c

ommunity.Criteria for Can

mployees.
SEARCH PROCESS TA

• RGET DATESResumes accepted through: Augus
• t 27, 2025Preliminary interviews: mid
• -SeptemberFinal interviews: ear
• ly OctoberNew Executive Director On-Board: mid-November (

tentative)*Dates subject

to changeHO

W TO APPLYReferences, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Cert

ification:Candidates must submit (pdf format only) the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be c

onsidered.Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the Executive Director. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further

screening.Candidates must apply via the followin g website:

a-exec-di

rQUESTIONS Rob Totaro, Alliance of New York State YMCAs, Director of Member Advancement,

mcanys.orgRic hard Clegg, YMCA of the USA Senior Consultant, CEO Search, DBD Group, richard.cleg

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• Job function

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  Non-profit Organizations

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