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The YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago is hiring for an Executive Director for the Indian Boundary YMCA in Downers Grove, Illinois.

The Executive Director has primary responsibility for the overall leadership of the centers, community engagement, executing on the strategic/operational plan, budget management, oversight of all membership center programs and services, marketing, team leadership, and continuous improvement.

This leadership role is responsible for the development and management for a staff of 75+. The position partners with the management team and community to improve existing programs and launch new programs. An important focus for the Executive Director is to retain and increase membership, improve marketing and deepen community engagement. The Executive Director manages the overall center operations, fiscal management and fundraising for a 3MM+ dollar budget.

The YMCA is a vibrant part of Chicagoland community. At the heart of the YMCA lies the power to transform—both yourself and the world around you. From exceptional fitness, personal training, sports and aquatics programs, pre-school and school age programs to our fun family and community events, the YMCA offers an array of options focused on strengthening bodies, minds and communities.

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  Comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees
• Opportunity for eligible employees to participate in the Y's retirement fund
• Be part of a team that is passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable environment for all staff, volunteers, and members
• Do meaningful work and contribute to the advancement of the YMCA vision by meeting the needs of the people in our communities
• Complimentary Adult YMCA membership and an employee discount on select programs
• Career advancement opportunities - grow your career at the Y!

Scope of Responsibilities:

• Ensures that the YMCA is a vibrant community center meeting the needs of members, participants and families while executing on the strategic and operating plan.
• Manages the center in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board of Managers of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago with counsel and guidance of the Center Board of Directors, where applicable.
• Manages the total operating budget of approximately $3MM+ and approximately 75+ full-time and part-time staff. Provides program and membership leadership including staff and volunteers.
• Provides leadership to program launches and new program development. Continuously updates and improves current programs such as youth and teen programs, family activities, day camp, before and after school programs (onsite/offsite), fitness and collaborative ventures with community and other partners.
• Provides leadership to the annual support campaign and fundraising, grants management and financial development.
• Collaborates with community networks to develop membership strategies and programs to address community needs and operating goals. Collaborates with community groups, partners and others in order to further the work of the YMCA.
• Participates in the membership and marketing initiatives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago as well as creates new and innovative approaches to attract and retain membership. Ensures continuous improvement year over year.
• Administers the member continuous improvement plans. Improves on customer service metrics.
• Supports the mission and vision of the YMCA as assigned

Team Management

• Provides professional development and leadership to center leaders and team members to enhance staff learning, career development and operational effectiveness. Facilitates all-staff meetings and in-services.
• Identifies, manages and motivates a high-performing team that accomplishes program objectives. Hires, on-boards and trains leaders and team members and provides ongoing training and development in accordance with program standards and staff development plans. Ensures staff are compliant with required trainings and certifications.
• Establishes, monitors and evaluates team goals and performance standards. Evaluates team members and provides coaching and intervention as necessary. Coaches, mentors, and develops leaders and team members to optimize performance.
• Manages time and attendance for current staff, ensuring that time is accurately recorded in the HRIS system.
• Develops a volunteer strategy in collaboration with team and recruits, trains and evaluates volunteers to meet the needs of programs.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with a Masters preferred.
• Minimum of 5 - 7 years successful leadership/supervisory experience managing outstanding teams. YMCA leadership experience a plus.
• A positive history of leadership in the areas of program planning, innovation and continuous improvement. Demonstrated ability to provide leadership to program launches and new program development.
• Ability to manage multiple program areas including Aquatics programs, fitness, early learning and youth development, youth sports, family activities, day camp and collaborative ventures with community partners.
• Strong collaborator with excellent verbal, written and presentation skills with the ability to adapt message to audience.
• Demonstrated strategic and critical thinking skills with budget development, fiscal management, strategic planning, and continuous improvement outcomes.
• Familiarity with the community is preferred.

Support the commitment of the YMCA to child abuse prevention by:

• Report any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
• Follow all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
• Report any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
• Complete all child abuse prevention training as required and ensure team is also compliant

YMCA Vaccine Policy

We’re committed to the health and wellness of our employees, members, program participants, and those most vulnerable. If hired by the YMCA, you will be required to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination no later than October 15, 2021 or your start date, whichever occurs later, unless an exemption for a medical condition or sincerely-held religious beliefs is granted.