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Greater Somerset County YMCA is seeking an Associate Branch Executive Director to oversee operations at our Franklin branch.
Job Description
An exciting opportunity to join a progressive YMCA located in vibrant Somerset County, New Jersey. The YMCA is one of the nation’s leading nonprofit organizations dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. With a 150-year-old history, Greater Somerset County YMCA (GSCY) is a pillar of the community and has seven locations across three counties, which collectively serve upwards of 30,000 individuals. GSCY has 100 full-time and 950 part-time employees along with operating revenues to $22+ million.
Under the direction of the Branch Executive Director, the Associate Branch Executive Director is responsible for promoting, developing, and managing all activities associated with our Franklin YMCA. Primary responsibilities include ensuring the delivery of high quality, safe, YMCA programming in a nurturing environment. Developing and maintaining yearly budgets and establishing and sustaining positive relationships with community members, program participants, families and prospective members. Hiring, training, and providing continuous support and feedback to staff. Additional responsibilities include driving fundraising activities, coordinating special events as necessary and responding to member & community enquiries in a timely manner.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Education, Recreation, or related field
3 plus years’ experience in coordinating and structuring youth programs for school age children in an after-school setting and summer camp.
Experience in hiring and supervising staff, possess superior leadership and interpersonal skills, have the ability to interact with membership as well as good administrative skills.
Flexibility in work schedule and expectations to work some early mornings and evenings.
Current CPR/AED and First Aid certification or obtain within 30 days of hire.
Knowledge of Microsoft Office is required as well as good administrative skills.
YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
Excellent organizational, member engagement, staff development and communication skills
Has solid working knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel as well as good administrative skills.
Essential Functions
Ensures high-quality community-focused programs through innovative program development, demonstrating courageous and intelligent risk-taking with awareness of societal, economic, and political issues and their impact on the strategic direction of the organization. Prioritizes strategic initiatives such as expanding programming and footprint in Franklin community.
Hire, train and provide continuous support and feedback to program staff.
Establishes and sustains positive relationships with program participants, their families and prospective members.
Ensures all programs are continuously maintaining the guidelines for a safe, educational, social and nurturing environment as set by the YMCA and other regulatory organizations.
Develops, implements, and manages operating plans to promote program expansion. Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous improvement.
Develop and maintain yearly budgets.
Responds to child and family inquiries and complaints in a timely manner.
Oversee all aspects of running Franklin branch offering including but not limited to summer camp and before and after school programs.
Supervise all staff, and in the day-to-day operations of all programs.
Ensures compliance with state and local regulations. Ensures that program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
Develops and controls department budgets related to the position so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Provides accurate and timely reporting of financial data, grants, program revenue, etc.
Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future financial progress for the organization.
Oversee all branch & program-specific training requirements for program staff. Ensure a safe, supportive and inclusive environment for all participants.
Oversee all staff training sessions/meetings year-round.
Work cooperatively with staff in increasing their leadership capabilities.
Ensure that all equipment and supplies are being properly used, maintained, and returned to their place when done be used.
Manage and maintain subsidy billing, to include contract management and Daxko entry.
Manage and maintain all licenses for Franklin operations.
Work with staff and volunteers to meet Community Teams Division recruitment and financial goals.
Identify and cultivate major donors for all levels of fundraising including major gifts, sponsorships and capital.
Develop and support a year-round fundraising program that includes the annual current support campaign. Acts as the Branch Executive Director in the absence of the Executive Director, handling approvals, emergency decisions, and urgent matters
Performs other duties as assigned by the Branch Executive Director.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
Mission Advancement: Models and teaches the Ys values. Ensures a high level of service with a commitment to changing lives. Provides volunteers with orientation, training, development, and recognition. Cultivates relationships to support fund-raising.
Collaboration: Champions inclusion activities, strategies, and initiatives. Builds relationships to create small communities. Empathetically listens and communicates for understanding when negotiating and dealing with conflict. Effectively tailor's communications to the appropriate audience. Provides staff with feedback, coaching, guidance and support.
Operational Effectiveness: Provides others with frameworks for making decisions. Conducts prototypes to support the launching of programs and activities. Develops plans and manages best practices through engagement of team. Effectively creates and manages budgets. Holds staff accountable for high-quality results using a formal process to measure progress.
Personal Growth: Shares new insights. Facilitates change; models adaptability and an awareness of the impact of change. Utilizes non-threatening methods to address sensitive issues and inappropriate behavior or performance. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.
Benefits of working full-time at GSCY include:
FREE family membership to Greater Somerset County YMCA, including full access to all of our branch facilities including Bridgewater YMCA, Hillsborough YMCA, Princeton YMCA, Somerset Hills YMCA, and Somerville YMCA.
FREE nationwide membership with access to over 2,500 YMCA locations across the country
Discounted program fees
Paid sick leave and short-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Generous 12% retirement contribution to the YMCA Retirement Fund after eligibility period (no employee contribution required)
Medical and dental insurance with prescription coverage
Vision insurance
Flexible Spending Account for medical and/or dependent care
100% contribution towards life insurance and long-term disability
Optional additional life insurance and dependent life insurance available at low rates
403(b) Smart Savings Plan
Generous paid time off policy
6 paid holidays
Greater Somerset County YMCA is a drug free work environment. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information who share our values of Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility.