Job Description
Our YMCA strives to have a balanced operation of 60% membership and 40% program related revenue streams. The Greater Waco YMCA currently has a 75% Membership and 25% Program mix and aspires to balance operations in 2028.
Under the direction of the Greater Waco Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director will plan and deliver programs throughout the Branch and Community with an emphasis on both outreach and enrichments enhancing current programs and introducing new ones.
The ideal candidate, with direct reports, will be responsible for program growth in the following areas :
Youth Sports - Grow from current 2280 participants to 3480 in 2028 (8-10% growth per year)
Aquatics Grow from current 2000 participants to 2400 in 2028 (3-5% growth per year)
Camps Grow from current 968 participants to 1100 in 2028 (2-3% growth per year)
Gymnastics Grow from current 140 monthly participants to 210 in 2028 (8-10% growth per year)
Qualifications
- Prefer a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Business Management, Education, Child Development, a related field or equivalent
- Highly motivated, organized, personable, enthusiastic displaying leadership abilities.
- Five or more years of experience in supervising or directing programs as a program and / or center director preferred
- YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team / Branch Leader certification preferred
- Are adaptable, flexible, and enjoy variety in your work environment including periodic weekends, overnight and non-business hour workdays
- Serve as a leader in the Annual Giving campaign and other fundraising initiatives
- Model the YMCA core values : Caring, Honesty, Respect and Responsibility; implement character development and the YMCA core values in all programs and all aspects of Center operations
- Must be able to pass background and drug screening
Essential Functions
- Program operations and Camp operations at the branch and additional locations
- Program Development and supervision
- Staff supervision, hiring, training, coaching and ensuring safe operations
- Working with Core Groups to determine best practices and ensure standards are met
- Adventure programming on portable rock wall; ACCT Certification preferred
- Balanced budget and managing planned / forecasted growth in program departments
- Staff training and certification planning
- Program development and growth