Shorewood Executive Director

Are you ready to lead a dynamic and thriving YMCA into an exciting new chapter of growth and community impact? Look no further - the Greater Joliet Area YMCA is seeking an innovative and visionary leader to serve as our Executive Director for the new Shorewood location. We are seeking an exceptional leader to guide our organization at the Galowich Family YMCA, while laying the groundwork for an eventual transition to our new state-of-the-art facility in Shorewood.

At the Greater Joliet Area YMCA, we're dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As the Executive Director, you will play a pivotal role in shaping our present and future impact, ensuring that our programs and services continue to thrive while we prepare for the transition to our new facility down the road.

This is a unique opportunity to lead an organization with a rich history and a promising future. If you're passionate about making a difference, possess strong leadership skills, and are excited about the potential of our new facility, then we invite you to join us to become a driving force behind the YMCA’s continued success and growth.

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This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Branch Executive Director at the Greater Joliet Area YMCA stewards the Y’s cause, promoting and protecting the brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization within the community. The Branch Executive Director oversees the operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, aquatics, sports, fitness, youth and family, kid zone programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community stakeholders.

**OUR CULTURE**:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**:

- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
- Directs the financial development activities of the branch, including annual campaigns, capital campaigns, endowment/planned giving, and special event support.
- Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
- Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
- Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
- Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
- Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs, which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
- Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality programs, facilities, grounds, and equipment.
- Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
- Manages and supports the work of the branch advisory council and its volunteers. Facilitates and attends all branch council monthly meetings.
- Serves as a member of the Y management/Y operations team. Attends all required meetings and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
- Additional responsibilities as assigned, as appropriate within the scope of the position.

**QUALIFICATIONS**:

- Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
- Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
- Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
- Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
- Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
- Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
- YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.
- CPR and Firs