Chief Executive Officer

The Keene Family YMCA of Keene, NH has a commitment to creating a culture of safety.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a highly skilled, passionate leader and visionary who can build upon the foundation of this healthy and thriving YMCA.  A committed board of 13 volunteers and a dedicated staff of 46 FT employees (7 direct reports to the CEO) and 155 PT staff drive this $5.3 million association.     

The CEO must align the day-to-day work of the Y with long-term goals, and lead the organization, its staff, volunteer board and members in promoting the Y’s mission while expanding membership, programs, and services to address community needs.  

The next leader of the Keene Family YMCA must be able to lead a strong staff team and manage an effective operation. Candidates must demonstrate their ability to identify the competencies and expertise required by the organization and attract and retain the talent needed to achieve the organization's goals. This individual will ensure that staff performance and development lead to superior outcomes in programs, member satisfaction, and engagement as well as community engagement.     

The successful candidate will also show an ability to create positive and strategic relationships with influential leaders and community members and leverage those relationships to enhance support for the Y mission. The CEO is expected to be the face of the organization, upholding the highest standards and values of the Y; able to maintain a culture of integrity, high ethical standards, accountability, and performance, creating a spirit of inclusiveness, mission and cause that reinforces, encourages, and promotes values of honesty, respect, responsibility and caring. 

Our Mission: We serve all people through programs and services that build spirit, mind and body with a focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.

Our Vision: A community where everyone is welcome and thriving.

Our Cause: Strengthening the foundation of our community.

Position Description

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 Chief Executive Officer at the Keene Family YMCA sets the strategic direction of the organization; oversees its financial stability, staffing, development and operations; and positions the Y as a community convener and collaborator to address critical social issues, including being the largest childcare provider in Cheshire County.

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The Keene Family YMCA, as a global active citizen, has adopted a Diversity and Inclusion Policy that drives our efforts and calls for access and engagement of all in the community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, national origin, faith, age, income levels, sexual orientation, immigration status, or any protected status.

The Y is made up of people of all ages and from every walk of life working side by side to strengthen communities. Together we work to ensure everyone, regardless of gender, income, faith, sexual orientation, or cultural background has the opportunity to live life to its fullest.

Keene Family YMCA Facts

What began as a small religious study group in 1885 has grown to an organization of over 6,000 members. The first meeting was at 29 West Street on the 4th floor of Lamson Hall, which became the first YMCA building. That building was dedicated in 1893. The Takodah YMCA and the Keene Family YMCA were one Y from 1929 to 1958. In September 1958, the Y moved to 38 Roxbury Street, the former Odd Fellows building. It was expanded in 1978 and then again in 1985 with a fitness center. Following a very successful campaign, the YMCA moved to its current location at 200 Summit Rd in December 2011.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives 

The Keene Family YMCA is operating under a Strategic Plan passed by the Board in June of 2024 with 4 strategies: 

• Meet the Childcare needs of our community.
• Expand the Y’s work and reach in each of the three focus areas (Youth Development, Healhty Living, Social Responsibility)
• Maintain and grow our facilities to drive our mission.
• Increase financial capacity to drive our mission.

Membership 

• Total Number of Members 6,549
• Total Number of Membership Units 3,270
• 10% Youth
• 42% Adults
• 32% Family
• 15% Young Adult / Teens
• Include information re: Corporate Membership if applicable

Branch/Facility Information 

The Keene Family YMCA is on a 10 acre campus with a 66,000 sq ft building featuring two swimming pools, Basketball court, Gymnastics center, 1 racquetball court, 1 ninja rig room, 3 exercise studios, an indoor track, health and wellness space that includes cardio and strength training equipment, 3 locker rooms, 6 early learning childcare rooms, and one Afterschool Care room.  The Y also has an after-school care program at the Church of the Nazarene and 4 early learning classrooms at the Jonathon Daniels School.   The Y also offers Camp Wakonda summer camp for 100 kids on the main campus.  The current facility opened in December of 2011.

Programs 

• Largest childcare center in our service area
• Swim team
• Gymnastics team
• New Ninja programming
• Beginning pickleball programs
• We work closely with Monadnock Developmental services, Monadnock Family Services, Chesco, and Keene Housing Kids Collaborative.  

Annual Campaign 

• Prior Year’s Total $114,016 Annual Giving & $96,717 Sneaker Ball
• Current Year’s Goal $137,000 Annual Giving & $90,500 Sneaker Ball
• Current Year’s amount raised as of October $89,939 Annual Giving & $135,285 Sneaker Ball

Previous Year’s Campaign Impact

• Total amount awarded in financial assistance (scholarship) $209,700 

Staff

Current Staff 

• FT - 46
• PT - 155

CEO Direct Reports

• Finance / HR Director
• Development and Community Impact Director
• Marketing Director
• Membership Director
• Youth Coalition Director
• Senior Program Director
• Childcare Director
• Board of Directors

Number of Directors: 13

Financial Snapshot

• Current Annual Budget Size $5.3M
• Current Debt $3.06M
• Current Endowment $6.2M
• Institutional Board Directed Investment Fund $729K
• 3-year pattern of annual surplus/deficit
  • 2023 $733,455 (includes ERTC funding)
  • 2022 $4,327,137 (includes an endowment gift and childcare grants)
  • 2021 $102,111 (includes PPP and childcare grants)

Population & Demographics

• 21,668 Population
• 9,233 Households
• $69,316 Median Household Income
• 88.2% White
• 4.2% Two or More Races
• 3.4% Hispanic/ Latino
• 2.4% Asian
• 1.4% Black or African-American
• .01% Native American/ Alaskan Native
• Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits

Keene is a quintessential New England town and is the home to Keene State College and Antioch University New England. For the outdoor enthusiast, you can find a wide range of sports and activities including hiking, biking, canoeing, skiing, fishing, hunting and much more. Keene is the largest town in Mt. Monadnock region. Lakes, rivers, mountains and woods abound in NH. The arts are well represented through the Colonial Theater located in Keene and the Peterborough Players Professional Theater located in Peterborough NH. Keene has a thriving downtown, which features a variety of restaurants. Less than a 2-hour drive to Boston.