Under the general direction of the Executive Vice President/Chief Operating Officer, the District Executive Director has the responsibilities and accountability to successfully lead and manage multiple branch operations and implement the policies and programs of the YMCA of Greater Cleveland. This position is accountable for the day-to-day operations of all assigned YMCA facilities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include overall accountability for district operations for all assigned facilities, while also providing leadership to branch board development; branch fiscal management; branch fundraising/annual campaign; branch director selection, member engagement, community engagement, property management; and the carrying out of our Association's strategic plan. The position may also have the responsibility to lead and/or direct Association-Wide initiatives/priorities, programs and strategies.
Because this position is responsible for multiple operational sites, the initiation of timely communication among the branch staff, Association staff, and boards regarding the status of goals and overall operations is critical.
Education
Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
Experience
- Minimum of 6 years of successful experience that includes management and supervisory experience.
- Minimum 6 years of demonstrated regional or multi-team management experience required.
- Minimum 6 years experience in the areas of volunteer and staff development, budget and fiscal management, financial development, strategic planning and community development.
Technical Skills and Knowledge
- Must possess the insights and skills of modern management (ex. continuous improvement) to achieve the goals and the objectives of the organization through the efforts of other people.
- Proven ability to have initiative, good judgment and ability to make decisions independently.
- Strong public relations skills with excellent written and oral presentation skills.
- Competent computer skills; Windows, membership, and volunteer database management software.
- Demonstrated ability to lead people and obtain results through others.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high volume of work.
- Must be able to read; must be able to write legibly and in an understandable manner. Must be able to effectively communicate with and observe program participants, members and YMCA staff.
- Demonstrate commitment to the mission, cause of the YMCA, and uphold its values and ethics.
- Ability to work effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions and perceptions.
- Willingness and ability to be a mandated reporter for any signs or suspicion of child abuse and neglect. All employees are required to follow the child abuse and neglect reporting process: completion of Suspected Child Abuse/Neglect reporting form, calling children protective services (696-Kids) and notifying your immediate supervisor, branch executive, risk management and human resources department (s).