Associate Executive Director

YMCA of Greater Springfield

POSITION SUMMARY:

This position is responsible for the development, implementation, promotion and evaluation of assigned programs of the Association in accordance with the mission and goals of the YMCA of Greater Springfield. The Associate Executive Director of Outreach, Teens & Camping plays a vital role in fostering a culture that is welcoming, genuine, nurturing, and determined while also building the community’s understanding of the YMCA’s cause and impact.

OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develop and maintain key relationships and partnerships between the YMCA of Greater Springfield and the community (public not for profit, educational institutions and private corporations).
• Provides leadership and direction to the association’s teen and summer camp programs.
• Have a clear understanding of EEC & DPH regulations and licensing procedures for all programs and maintain programs to meet or exceed EEC and or DPH standards.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate curriculum and program schedules of the teen and camping programs.
• Recruit, train, supervise, evaluate and develop staff and volunteers.
• Operate department budget to ensure financial stability.
• Pursue grants and foundations to sustain programs.
• Participate in professional staff development opportunities and meetings are assigned.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:

• Collaboration
• Communication & Influence
• Engaging Community
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making
• Fiscal Management
• Developing Self & Others

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in related field preferred and 4 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Progress toward YMCA Multi Team Leader certification preferred.
• Previous management experience and proven track record in program development, staff development, community outreach and relationship building.
• Must have strong interpersonal, public relations and communications skills, including the ability to make presentations to staff, co-workers, and stakeholders.

• Requires current CPR, AED, and Basic First Aid certifications
• (certification available through the Y)
• Must have strong collaborative work ethic.
• Ability to adapt to people of all ethnic backgrounds, ages, lifestyles, abilities, gender identities to create an environment that is prosperous for all.

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WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.