The YMCA of Metropolitan Dallas is currently seeking an Associate Executive Director for the Semones Family YMCA. The Semones YMCA was established in 1952 at the Town North YMCA, renamed for the original Executive Director, Jack Semones in 2019. In 1999 the Semones Family YMCA began a renovation that was completed in 2023.
The Associate Executive Director will provide direct leadership and supervision for overall branch operations, all membership, child watch, and special branch events. This person will be responsible for taking leadership roles in branch marketing, the annual campaign, and community impact. The position works closely with regional directors to support program areas in sports, fitness, adventure guides, aquatics, and other areas as needed and is directly accountable for overall branch success.
This position is responsible for assuming a leadership role with the Annual Campaign which raises funds for families that need financial assistance. In addition, they will assist in supervising, training, and motivating a large staff and volunteer base. The incumbent will also lead the development of the annual budget and is responsible for the effective use of resources in improving operations. In conjunction with lead volunteers, this position will direct, plan, and participate in monthly board meetings, volunteer committees, staff leadership, and the annual campaign meetings. Assist program staff in developing and interpreting their annual budgets and provide guidance for successful programming. Ensure the maintenance of the overall performance of the physical plant. Be visible, conscious, and aware of members’ needs and generate solutions to problems and conflicts.
Primary Job Duties:
- In conjunction with the Vice President, provide leadership to the Semones Y and service areas of the community.
- Accountable for the direct leadership of the day-to-day operations as well as the expected financial results and operational metrics.
- Assists in recruiting, leading, and managing volunteer board of management for the branch, maintaining set structures, numbers, and expectations for the volunteers.
- Responsible for all activities as well as supervision of all membership, special events, member sales and services, corporate membership sales, and on-site wellness programs.
- In conjunction with Regional Program Directors, provides support and guidance for program areas such as sports, aquatics, fitness, and other regional programs.
- Accountable for creating a growth-based action plan that will increase membership sales, membership retention, activity participation, as well as community awareness in the Coppell community.
- Will be accountable for the leadership of marketing, public relations, communications, and community events and activities.
- Responsible for monthly reports that are required by the Association and the Branch.
- Responsible for mentoring, coaching, and directing the performance of 4 FT Exempt staff direct, 5 FT Non-Exempt Staff indirectly, and providing supervision of 125+ part-time staff/instructors.
- Responsible for budget management as well as leadership in the Annual Campaign.
- Will be required to effectively assess and improve staff performance when required.