Executive Director - Rauner YMCA

POSITION PURPOSE: Has primary responsibility for the leadership and administration of the operational plan, budget, programs and services of the center. Duties include annual support campaign, capital campaign, strategic planning, program launches and new program development, resident operations, board development, membership and marketing, staff supervision, and continuous improvement. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree with minimum of 5 - 7 years successful executive experience that includes extensive management and supervisory experience. Qualified candidate must demonstrate a positive history of leadership in the areas of staff development, program planning and innovation, budget development and management of fiscal control systems, financial development, strategic planning and community development. Candidates familiar with the Pilsen neighborhood in Chicago and bilingual in English/Spanish are encouraged to apply. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Manages the center in accordance with the policies, procedures and standards established by the Board of Managers of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago with counsel and guidance of the Center Board of Directors.Manages the operating budget.Oversees the management of Center operations, which may include: indoor and outdoor soccer fields, gymnasium, fitness room, sauna, steam room, lounges, weight training room, cardio-vascular room, meeting rooms, aerobics room, martial arts room, multiple locker rooms and administrative offices. Provides leadership to exempt and full/part-time non-exempt staff and volunteers.Provides leadership to program launches and new program development. Continuously updates and improves current programs such as fitness, youth sports, family activities, day camp and collaborative ventures with community agencies.Provides leadership to the annual support campaign and financial development activities of the Association.Provides leadership and motivation to the Center's Board of Directors to ensure a successful operation geared to meet community needs and services. Plays a significant role in recruitment, training, and development of a growing cadre of lay leaders to ensure a strong and productive board.Participates in the membership, residence, and marketing initiatives of the YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago as well as creates new and innovative approaches to attract and retain membership and residence.Develops the strongest possible staff team; evaluates the performance of employees; counsels them in areas where improvements are needed and continually strives to improve performance level of employees through the continuous improvement process and performance standards.Supervises the use and maintenance of the facility to ensure a bright, clean, and functional environment. Conducts facility audits including life-safety, mechanical, structural-architectural, electrical equipment, furnishings, etc.Joins with community networks to develop and provide programs to address community issues. Collaborates with businesses and institutes in order to further the work of the YMCA.Administers the customer Continuous Improvement Program. Improves customer service survey score each year.Follow and adheres to the Association Center Management Standards of Excellence goals set each fiscal year.Manage all Center Capital Campaign initiatives. Our number one goal is to provide outstanding customer service. Every YMCA employee is expected to be: a good listener, knowledgeable, friendly, professional, helpful, and willing to go the extra mile.We demonstrate the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility as role models in the YMCA and the community at large.We are proud to be an EEO/AA employer M/F/D/V. Employment is subject to a background check.All candidates are required to apply online: https://careers-ymcachicago.icims.com/jobs/3676/job