Chief Executive Officer

The Opportunity
This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a profound impact at a mission-driven YMCA within a thriving community. Our new CEO will drive innovative strategies to expand the YMCA's reach and deepen its impact within the service area. Cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the YMCA's reputation and further its mission. Guide and inspire a dedicated staff team passionate about serving the community. And prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially youth, by exceeding industry standards and ensuring full compliance. 

The YMCA Board is seeking a visionary and community-minded CEO with proven leadership experience. The CEO must have the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the YMCA's mission and long-term goals. Have excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills. Must have a track record of success in achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational growth. Coupled with a deep understanding of the YMCA's values and a commitment to its mission.

The YMCA boasts a strong and engaged Board of Directors and a dedicated staff team committed to serving the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and make a lasting difference.

Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Cause Defines Us and Drives Us!
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side by side with our neighbors to make sure that people of every age, income level and background have the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive.  To fulfill this promise, the Y requires strong cause-driven leaders to effect lasting personal and social change in our organization’s three areas of focus: youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. At the Y, we strive to put the following values into practice in everything we do: caring, honesty, respect and responsibility.

Greater Waterbury YMCA Facts
The Greater Waterbury YMCA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in the Greater Waterbury community. We are located at 136 West Main Street with a campus that extends out to Prospect Street. Our YMCA facilities include our flagship building on West Main Street, the YMCA Annex at Rose Hill, two outdoor day camps (Watertown and Southbury), the newly incorporated Waterbury Youth Services branch of the YMCA, and a multitude of childcare sites in both Waterbury and Watertown. With a long-standing history of service, the YMCA provides a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals and families of all backgrounds. Our facilities offers state-of-the-art fitness center, aquatics programs, and various wellness initiatives designed to promote physical health and well-being. Our YMCA is seen as a community leader in the child care arena, and has expanded over the years to include the following child care programs: infant/toddler, preschool and before and after school care.  Additionally, the YMCA is committed to community outreach, ensuring access to programs that support underserved populations through scholarships and financial assistance.

In addition, the Greater Waterbury YMCA also currently has a management agreement with the Regional YMCA of Western Connecticut to provide CEO, Human Resources, and Financial Services.

In October 2024, the Greater Waterbury YMCA and Waterbury Youth Services (WYS) merged to enhance support for local families and youth. This strategic partnership allows WYS to operate as a branch of the YMCA, maintaining its existing programs and services. By combining resources, the two organizations aim to expand their reach and effectiveness in serving the Waterbury community. The merger facilitates a more comprehensive approach to youth development, leveraging the YMCA's extensive experience in fostering healthy living and social responsibility with WYS's specialized programs in areas such as juvenile justice, child advocacy, mentoring, truancy prevention, and support for youth experiencing homelessness.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives 

Elevate membership and strengthen program efficacy to deepen the impact of the Y cause. 
Build the organizational capacity necessary to effectively fulfill the Y cause. 
Generate the awareness and financial resources needed to sustain the Y cause 
To strengthen the child advocacy center by organizational oversight, enhance community partnerships, and ensure compliance with best practices and policies.

Membership 

Total Number of Members in Association: 6,455 
Total Number of Membership Units in Association: 3,959 % Youth: 458 = 12% 
% Adults: 1,273 = 32% 
% SPF/ Fam: 950 = 23% 
% Senior: 1,255 = 32%

Branch/Facility Information 

Main Facility: 136 W Main Street  
Annex Building: 63 Prospect Street  
Waterbury Youth Services: 83 Prospect Street  
Camps: Mataucha/Oakasha

Programs 

Aquatics 
Out of School Time: Before and After School, 
Preschool/ Infant Toddler  
Camp Mataucha and Camp Oakasha  
Social Services

Annual Campaign 

2024 ASC Total: $ 170,890  
Current 2025 Year’s Goal: $ 217,500 (Current YTD as of March $73,000)

Staff

Waterbury YMCA 

FT: 79 
PT: 175 
Seasonal: 110

Regional YMCA of Western CT 

FT: 31
PT: 247
Seasonal: 100 

CEO Direct Reports:  

Director of Operations 
Chief Finance Officer 
Development Director 
Human Resource Director 
Child Development Director 
Youth Services – Director of Operations 
Director of Executive Relations 
Regional YMCA of Western CT – VP of Operations

Board of Directors

Number of Governing Board Members: 21       
Board of Directors Regional: 14  

Committees:  

Board of Directors  
Nominating Committee  
Investment Committee 
Risk/ Compliance Committee 
Property Committee 
Finance Committee  
Executive Committee
Youth Services Advisory Board

Financial Snapshot

Current Annual Budget Size: $10,812,170
Current Debt: as of 12/31/2024 unaudited $4,143,634
Current Endowment:  as of 12/31/2024  $5,753,000
3-year annual surplus/deficit: 12/31/22                ($ 1,578.630)
12/31/23                 $1,897,408
12/31/24 unaudited    $738,132

Population & Demographics

Population estimates, July 1, 2023, (V2023): 164,206 
     
Persons under 5 years: 6.2% 
Persons under 18 years: 22.5% 
Persons 65 years and over: 15.6 
     
White: 42% 
Black or African American: 26.0% 
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.2% 
Asian: 2.5% 
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 0.1 

Two or More Races: 15.4% 
Hispanic or Latino: 37.5% 
White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 30.5 
     
Households, 2018-2022: 65,112 
Persons per household, 2018-2022: 2.45 
     
Median household income (in 2022 dollars), 2018-2022: $67,865

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits
Known as the "Brass City," Waterbury, Connecticut, is a thriving, expanding city with a thriving corporate community, a fascinating past, and a thriving arts and culture scene. Waterbury has made incredible progress in recent years as a city committed to community involvement and economic growth, and continued rehabilitation initiatives are paving the way for a better future. Local companies flourish in an atmosphere that encourages creativity, networking, and economic growth thanks to the support of the Waterbury Regional Chamber of Commerce. From innovative manufacturing to healthcare, hospitality, and education, the city is home to a wide range of businesses that present chances for both new business owners and well-established enterprises.

Beyond its commercial district, Waterbury is home to cultural treasures like the Palace Theater, a world-class theater that brings Broadway productions, concerts, and other entertainment right into the city center. While restaurants and cafés provide a varied culinary scene that appeals to all tastes, museums, art galleries, and community activities further enhance the local experience. With schools like Post University and Naugatuck Valley town College training the next generation of professionals, education is also a cornerstone of the town. The city is a desirable destination to live and work because of its ideal location between large metropolitan regions, easy access to highways, and public transit.

Waterbury is a destination to think about whether you want to expand your business, live in a friendly community, or discover a city full of opportunities and history. The city is growing and has a bright future for both businesses and inhabitants because of the Chamber's commitment to local success.