Clifton Springs YMCA

Clifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive OfficerJoin to apply for the Clifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive Officer role at YMCA of the USAClifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive Officer2 weeks ago Be among the first 25 applicantsJoin to apply for the Clifton Springs YMCA -Chief Executive Officer role at YMCA of the USAThis range is provided by YMCA of the USA. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.Base pay range$60,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yrDirect message the job poster from YMCA of the USADirector of Executive Recruitment/CEO Search at YMCA of the USATHE OPPORTUNITYThe 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 DIRECTORThe 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, CollaborationDevelop 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 ManagementImprove 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, InnovationFiscal 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, PhilanthropySteward 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 & InfluenceBuild 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 LeadershipABOUT THE CLIFTON SPRINGS AREA YMCAThe 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 MissionTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for alesTo strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Current Key Strategic Initiatives: Program growth – expansion of existing and creating newCreate and oversee programs that address the needs of the community, such as youth programs and a healthy lifestyleReinvigorated connections to community and village organizations and businessesOversee and foster a positive workplace and volunteer experience, serve as a role model for all staffMembership: Total Number of Members:794Total Number of Membership Units:512Core Programs:AquaticsChildcare; Before and After School, Summer DayciseYouth SportsFitness centerChronic Disease PreventionAdult SportsAnnual Support Campaign: Prior Year’s Total: $113,478Current Year’s Goal: $72,165Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 25Staff:Child Care DirectorEvents Coordff: 21Board of Directors: Number of Governing Board Memnapshot:Current Annual Budget Size:$900,000Currentdeficit:Last year:$41,834Previous year:$624,855Previous year:$137,521ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 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 city life.Community Population: Clifton Springs Ontar9 112,458Population Change (2020-2024) -2.18% +0.104%Median Age1% 49.49%Female Percentage 56.09% 50.51%SALARY, BENEFITS, &CRITERIASalary Range: $60,000 to $70,000Benefits:YMCA Retirement (6% paid by Y, 2% by employee) contribution once eligibility is metHealth plan (65% paid by YMCA, 35% paid byemployee)Paid Time Off (PTO): 1-5 years of service 3 weeks, 5-10 years of service 4 weeks, 10+ years 5 weeksFree membershipDiscountedchildcareOther benefits per personnel policyResidency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required and the Executive Director is expected to be fully engaged in the community.Criteria for Candidates: Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience.Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $500,000 or moreannually.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 employees.SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATESResumes accepted through: August 27, 2025Preliminary interviews: mid-SeptemberFinal interviews: early OctoberNew Executive Director On-Board: mid-November (W TO APPLYReferences, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification: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 considered.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 furtherscreening.Candidates must apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/clifton-springs-ymca-exec-dirQUESTIONSRob Totaro, Alliance of New York State YMCAs, Director of Member Advancement, rtotaro@ymcanys.orgRichard Clegg, YMCA of the USA Senior Consultant, CEO Search, DBD Group, richard.clegg@ymca.netTHE OPPORTUNITYThe 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 DIRECTORThe 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, CollaborationDevelop 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 ManagementImprove 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, InnovationFiscal 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, PhilanthropySteward 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 & InfluenceBuild 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 LeadershipABOUT THE CLIFTON SPRINGS AREA YMCAThe 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 MissionTo put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.Our Cause & ValuesTo strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.Current Key Strategic Initiatives: Program growth – expansion of existing and creating newCreate and oversee programs that address the needs of the community, such as youth programs and a healthy lifestyleReinvigorated connections to community and village organizations and businessesOversee and foster a positive workplace and volunteer experience, serve as a role model for all staffMembership: Total Number of Members:794Total Number of Membership Units:512Core Programs:AquaticsChildcare; Before and After School, Summer DayCampGroup ExerciseYouth SportsFitness centerChronic Disease PreventionAdult SportsAnnual Support Campaign: Prior Year’s Total: $113,478Current Year’s Goal: $72,165Total number of people receiving financial assistance prior year: 25Staff:Child Care DirectorEvents CoordinatorPT Staff: 21Board of Directors: Number of Governing Board Members: 9Financial Snapshot:Current Annual Budget Size:$900,000CurrentDebt: $03-year annual surplus/deficit:Last year:$41,834Previous year:$624,855Previous year:$137,521ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 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 city life.Community Population: Clifton Springs Ontario CountyTotal Population 2,157 112,4942020 Census Population 2,209 112,458Population Change (2020-2024) -2.18% +0.104%Median Age45.3 43.9Male Percentage 43.91% 49.49%Female Percentage 56.09% 50.51%SALARY, BENEFITS, &CRITERIASalary Range: $60,000 to $70,000Benefits:YMCA Retirement (6% paid by Y, 2% by employee) contribution once eligibility is metHealth plan (65% paid by YMCA, 35% paid byemployee)Paid Time Off (PTO): 1-5 years of service 3 weeks, 5-10 years of service 4 weeks, 10+ years 5 weeksFree membershipDiscountedchildcareOther benefits per personnel policyResidency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area is required and the Executive Director is expected to be fully engaged in the community.Criteria for Candidates: Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience.Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $500,000 or moreannually.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 employees.SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATESResumes accepted through: August 27, 2025Preliminary interviews: mid-SeptemberFinal interviews: early OctoberNew Executive Director On-Board: mid-November (tentative)*Dates subjectto changeHOW TO APPLYReferences, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification: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 considered.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 furtherscreening.Candidates must apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/clifton-springs-ymca-exec-dirQUESTIONSRob Totaro, Alliance of New York State YMCAs, Director of Member Advancement, rtotaro@ymcanys.orgRichard Clegg, YMCA of the USA Senior Consultant, CEO Search, DBD Group, richard.clegg@ymca.netSeniority levelSeniority levelExecutiveEmployment typeEmployment typeFull-timeJob functionJob functionManagementIndustriesNon-profit OrganizationsReferrals increase your chances of interviewing at YMCA of the USA by 2xInferred from the description for this jobMedical insuranceVision insurance401(k)Get notified when a new job is posted.Sign in to set job alerts for “Chief Executive Officer” roles.Director Engineering (CAPEX / manufacturing )Macedon, NY $200,000.00-$210,000.00 1 week agoRochester, NY $80,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks agoCanandaigua, NY $95,000.00-$105,000.00 1 week agoGeneva, NY $90,000.00-$125,000.00 5 days agoDirector of the Ontario County Youth BureauSenior Director of Offsite ReintegrationCanandaigua, NY $74,000.00-$75,000.00 2 days agoWebster, NY $190,000.00-$220,000.00 5 days agoDirector of Retail Food Sales- private labelFairport, NY $144,000.00-$166,000.00 1 day agoNewark, NY $90,000.00-$120,000.00 3 weeks agoSenior Director, Pricing & Profitability OptimizationFairport, NY $160,000.00-$180,000.00 1 month agoRochester, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoSales Director (Higher Education/Financial Services/BPO)Fairport, NY $100,000.00-$100,000.00 3 weeks agoClifton Springs, NY $80,750.00-$109,250.00 2 weeks agoAssociate Director of Client DevelopmentFairport, NY $50,000.00-$60,000.00 2 months agoWaterloo, NY $120,000.00-$130,000.00 2 weeks agoWebster, NY $139,400.00-$202,100.00 1 week agoNewark, NY $130,000.00-$175,000.00 1 week agoRegional Quality Director, East ManufacturingWebster, NY $140,000.00-$190,000.00 1 week agoCanandaigua, NY $90,000.00-$95,000.00 2 weeks agoRochester, NY $65,000.00-$65,000.00 3 weeks agoRochester, NY $140,000.00-$140,000.00 2 weeks agoNewark, NY $180,000.00-$200,000.00 2 weeks agoDirector of Sales - Hotel Canandaigua: Canandaigua, NYFairport, NY $159,000.00-$239,000.00 6 days agoGeneva, NY $70,000.00-$80,000.00 3 weeks agoCanandaigua, NY $120,000.00-$135,000.00 4 weeks agoDirector of Network and Systems Administration (PA)Canandaigua, NY $75,000.00-$90,000.00 5 months agoHopewell, NY $225,000.00-$260,000.00 2 weeks agoWe’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. 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