Chief Executive Officer

YMCA
Salary
$203,762.00
$225,484.00
How to Apply
Apply Online
Resumes Accepted Until
The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
Job Description

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest has a commitment to creating a culture of safety.

The Opportunity

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned professional to lead a Y with endless opportunities in Spokane, WA. As the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO), you will join a dedicated team, and a strong board committed to providing exceptional community programs. With a strong financial foundation and a passion for our mission, we are seeking a visionary leader to take our YMCA to new heights.

The CEO will build trust and extend the breadth and depth of the Y’s reach across our service area. The CEO will lead collaborative efforts to grow and maintain productive working relationships in the community that enhance our reputation and further our mission and impact. One of the important roles of the CEO is to ensure the safety and well-being of young people. It is foundational to everything we do as a youth-serving organization. The CEO creates a culture of safety for everyone by exceeding standards and maintaining compliance expectations.

Our Mission 

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

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest commits to being an inclusive organization for all. Driven by our mission and values of Caring, Honest, Respect, and Responsibility we actively work to close equity gaps for marginalized and underserved groups. We are inspired to elevate social justice issues facing our community, remove systemic barriers, welcome cultural diversity, and create equity for those in greatest need. Through collaboration with our diverse community partners, we work to effect meaningful change. In all things, we are dedicated to ensuring our Y is a safe, welcoming place for all people to be, belong, and become. We will not tolerate bias, hatred, or discrimination that leads to the oppression of individuals or communities as we fulfill our purpose to give everyone a safe place to learn, grow, and thrive. 

YMCA of Inland Northwest Facts

The YMCA of the Inland Northwest is a nonprofit organization serving eastern Washington and northern Idaho. We started in Spokane, WA in 1884 and are the oldest nonprofit in our community. 

Current Key Strategic Initiatives 

  • Growth – We will maximize collaborative partnerships and community resources to expand our mission throughout our service area.
  • Relevance – We will stay relevant with current trends to better connect with and meet the needs of members and our community.
  • Excellence – We will provide a distinctive, rewarding, and flexible work experience for those who value building a sense of community and who wish to do meaningful, values-based work. 

STRATEGIC PLAN: Developed 2018. Refreshed 2021. New Plan to be developed under new CEO. 

Membership: Total Number of Members - 32,446

  • Total Number of Membership Units - 14,788
  • 3% Youth
  • 8% Adults
  • 9% 1 - Adult Family
  • 4% 2 - Adult Family No Dependents 
  • 19% Family with Dependents
  • 5% Senior
  • 40% Third-Party Senior
  • 2%   Legacy Acquired

Branch/Facility Information

Properties owned unless otherwise noted as leased or rented. 

Central Y 84,000 sq ft. Built in 2009. Full facility with natatorium, gyms, early learning center. (Portion occupied by YWCA partner) 

Valley Y 48,545 sq ft. Built in 2000. Full facility with natatorium and gyms. 

North Y 56,563 sq ft. Built in 2009. Full facility with natatorium and gyms. 

South Y 16,600 sq ft. Leased. Primarily health and wellness space with studio. 

Litehouse Y at Sandpoint, ID 27,100. Built in late 1980’s. Full facility with natatorium, studio, and racquetball courts, but no gym. 

South ECC 1,880 sq ft. Leased. A small early learning childcare space rented from church. 

EWU Children’s Center. Usage at no charge. Early learning Center on campus of Eastern Washington University. 

Corporate 13,608 sq ft. Leased. Admin offices. 

Camp Reed at Fan Lake. Consists of approx. 30 cabins, lodge, and other outbuildings on 555 acres of waterfront property 

Programs 

  • Youth Sports
  • Active Older Adults
  • Aquatics
  • Camp Reed
  • Child Care
  • Corporate Wellness
  • Health & Fitness
  • Healthy Living
  • Military
  • Teens
  • Youth

Annual Campaign 

  • 2023 Annual Campaign Goal: $533,900/Raised $430,188
  • 2024 Current Year’s Goal: $544,500/ Raised $287,150 as of 9/30/24
  • NOTEWORTHY: YMCAINW was one of 43 Ys selected in 2020 to receive gift from MacKenzie Scott. $10 million gift received in 2021.

Previous Year’s Campaign Impact

  • 33,986 Total number of people receiving financial assistance (scholarship)
  • $1,062,000 Total amount awarded in financial assistance (scholarship)
  • $980,000 budgeted for 2024

Capital Campaign(s) 

  • 18 acres of land purchased in south Spokane December 2021 for new facility to replace small, leased facility operation that was former Golds Gym.
  • Gift of additional 14 acres of land in process.

Market studies, community engagement meetings and surveys, and feasibility study completed. Estimated capital campaign to fall between $35 million and $50 million. 

Staff

Current Staff 

Total 740 as of September 2024

  • FTE – 247
  • FT – 131
  • PT – 102
  • Seasonal – 507

CEO Direct Reports (6)

  • CFO (Chief Financial Officer)
  • Group VP of Membership/Operations
  • Group VP of Mission Programs  
  • VP of Human Resources
  • VP of Communications & Marketing
  • Director of Financial Development

Board of Directors: 32

Program Volunteers: 1040

Financial Snapshot

  • Current Annual Budget Size- $22,490,000
  • Current Debt $8,363,683
  • Current Endowment $1.9 million
  • 3-year pattern of annual surplus/deficit
    • Last year 2023 ($1,152,344)
    • Previous year 2022 ($1,975,932)
    • Previous year 2021 $1,137,757

Spokane County, Washington - Population and Demographics (United States Census Bureau data)

Spokane County, Washington has 1,764.2 square miles of land area and is the 19th largest county in Washington by total area.

  • Population: 551,455
  • Population Change: Increased by 2.2% from April 1, 2020, to July 1, 2023
  • Age Distribution:
    • Under 5 years: 5.4%
    • Under 18 years: 21.3%
    • 65 years and over: 17.8%
    • Gender: Female persons: 50.1%
  • Race and Ethnicity:
    • White alone: 87.8%
    • Black or African American alone: 2.2%
    • American Indian and Alaska Native alone: 1.9%
    • Asian alone: 2.5%
    • Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone: 0.8%
    • Two or More Races: 4.8%
    • Hispanic or Latino: 7.3%
    • White alone, not Hispanic or Latino: 81.9%
  • Housing:
    • Total housing units: 235,175
    • Owner-occupied housing unit rate: 63.8%
    • Median value of owner-occupied housing units: $331,600
    • Median gross rent: $1,123
  • Education:
    • High school graduate or higher (age 25+): 94.1%
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher (age 25+): 31.9%
  • Economy:
    • Median household income: $70,394
    • Persons in poverty: 12.2%

 

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits

As the proud home of the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, Spokane reflects the best of what it means to live in harmony with both nature and urban culture. Spokane’s motto, Near Nature, Near Perfect, resonates deeply with all of us who live, work, and play in this incredible city. With seventy-six lakes, three ski resorts, and miles of scenic trails such as the Spokane River Centennial Trail, we are fortunate to have outdoor activities to enjoy year-round. Manito Park’s Conservatory and formal gardens offer tranquility, while our four golf courses and eighty-seven neighborhood parks ensure everyone has a place to explore.

Beyond the beauty of the outdoors, Spokane offers enriching indoor discoveries. From the cultural treasures at the Museum of Arts and Culture and Mobius Discovery Center to performances at iconic venues like The Bing Crosby Theater and the Spokane Symphony’s home at The Fox, our city brims with opportunities for art, history, and entertainment. And Spokane’s thriving culinary scene is something to savor, with award-winning chefs bringing their talent to our local dining tables.

As a community, Spokane has always been home to trailblazing moments and significant firsts. The annual Lilac Bloomsday Run remains one of the largest timed road races in the world, while Spokane also proudly hosts the largest 3-on-3 basketball tournament globally. We were the first in the nation to have a YMCA-YWCA partnership, demonstrating our community’s commitment to inclusion and collaboration. And let us not forget the Y’s special honor of being the birthplace of Father’s Day.

Spokane, the second largest city in Washington, boasts the perfect blend of big-city amenities with a small-town heart. While we have all the conveniences and attractions of a major metropolitan area, we still maintain the warmth and values that make Spokane feel like one big family.

At the YMCA of the Inland Northwest, we are proud to be part of this extraordinary community, continuing our mission of fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Together, let us continue to grow, thrive, and celebrate the best of what Spokane has to offer.

Other Sites for Information:

www.ymca.org

Ymcainw.org

Visitspokane.com

Greaterspokane.org

My.spokanecity.org

Spokanecounty.org

Spokanetrends.org

Spokanehistorical.org

Spokanevalleywa.gov

Sandpointidaho.gov

 

Qualifications

Criteria for Candidates:

  • Accredited 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.
  • Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.
  • Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
  • Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships.
  • Have the ability to develop innovative programs, review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economy and the effectiveness in broadening our engagement in the communities in which we serve.
  • Strategic planning and Fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants.
  • Fiscally sound business management approach.
  • A proven record of accomplishment of progressive budgetary leadership and advanced fiscal management practices.
  • YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.
Essential Functions

Key Performance Objectives 

Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and include defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management

Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy 

Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed in affirming, culturally competent and effectively. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing, and promoting staff that represent the diversity of the communities you serve. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, inclusion, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership

Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence

Cause-Driven Leadership: Inspire and mobilize staff, volunteers, members, community members and community partners to strengthen communities for all. Bring together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations to ensure access to the opportunities, relationships and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive. Creates a welcoming, equitable, affirming, genuine, hopeful, and nurturing environment dedicated to making the communities served stronger. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Communication & Influence

Maintenance and Development of Facilities (Capital Development): Lead your Y through stages of a current or future capital development project, whether it’s initial planning, research, and viability; architectural and schematic design phases; construction management; or the operational start-up of your new, renovated, or expanded facility. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Program/Project Management, Change Leadership, Critical Thinking & Decision Making  

 

Salary Range: $203,762 - $225,484 annually

Benefits are as follows: 

  • Health insurance for employees, available for families at additional cost
  • Dental available at cost
  • Optional Life available at cost
  • HSA/FSA
  • Long-term Disability Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Family Membership
  • Program and Childcare Discounts
  • Cell phone reimbursement
  • Laptop, other tech equipment provided 

8% YMCA investment plus allowed employee 403b contribution

Residency Expectation: The CEO is expected to be highly engaged and visible in our community. Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.

 

Target Dates for the Search Process

Resumes accepted through: 11/8/24    

Preliminary interviews scheduled: 11/21 and 11/22

Final interviews: 12/5 and 12/6        

New CEO on board (anticipated): 1/6/25    

 

To Apply

Candidates will apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/ymca-inland-northwest-ceo

Application, References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification: 

Candidates must submit the following in their online application, uploading a PDF of your cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered. 

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to: Shaneé Jenkins, Sr. Director, Executive Leadership - CEO Search, [email protected] or (312) 416-0852 or David Martorano, VP, Thriving Ys, [email protected] or (312) 419-2839