Associate Executive Director

The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth is looking for a new leader to join the team and support the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Amon G. Carter Downtown YMCA has a $1M operating budget with a wide variety of programs and services supporting the community in living healthy lifestyles, developing youth, and fostering social responsibility. Our facility, originally built in 1924, includes a large fitness center, multiple group exercise rooms, indoor pool, full sized gymnasium, racquetball courts, large playhouse, and a youth zone. Currently the Downtown Y serves 1,300 membership units. The ideal candidate must have a strong background in membership and facility operations.

Under the direction of the Vice President of Operations, the Associate Executive Director will be responsible for providing leadership to the Membership department. In addition, they will oversee daily operations, including volunteer development, financial development, diversity and inclusion initiatives, community relations, collaborations with community agencies, and budget. The Amon G. Carter Downtown YMCA has an Annual Campaign goal of $100,000, in which the Associate Executive Director will be directly responsible for the community portion. It is an expectation that the candidate live in the community that the Amon G. Carter Downtown YMCA serves.

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It’s who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don’t just show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader you are expected to be:

• Welcoming – Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
• Nurturing – To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
• Hopeful – Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
• Determined – To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
• Genuine – To be honest and open in relationships with others.

We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!

Education & Certifications : Bachelor's degree in related field or equivalent work experience. Four or more years of program management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency. YMCA Team Leader or Multi-team/Branch Leader certification preferred. CPR and First Aid certifications may be required.

Experience & Background : High energy, positive, “can-do” attitude, flexibility, teamwork, and attention to detail and high degree of initiative will help this candidate be successful. The ability to direct programs through leading both staff and volunteers, developing and monitoring budgets, developing and marketing programs and bringing enthusiasm and a passion for fundraising. A proven track record in building authentic relationships with others and the ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. This leader will need the ability to connect and relate with diverse groups of people at all levels of the organization. Bilingual English/Spanish would be a plus.

• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association goals and strategies. May direct branch marketing and communication efforts.
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and directs employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance. Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals.
• Develops, manages, and monitors assigned operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operations and submits reports on current operations.
• Works with diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure "For All" in our communities and staffing.
• Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with the overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with community agencies in the service delivery area.
• Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign.
• May ensure the maintenance of facilities and properties of the branch to assure high standards of maintenance, safety, cleanliness, and to assure that the requirements of regulatory codes are fully met.
• Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.

• Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y's mission.
• Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.
• Fiscal Management: Manages the Y's resources responsibly and sustains the Y's nonprofit business model.
• Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y's cause.
• Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment.
• Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential.