• Supervises branch executive directors to assure sound operations. Addresses the root cause of systemic issues rather than symptoms.
• Provides leadership and direction to the branches by coaching branch and camp executives and by providing overall direction to the branch boards and volunteers.
• Ensures the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, member recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, new site development, collaborations, and mergers and acquisitions. Guides the organization to make tough choices about what to stop, start, and continue.
• Ensures that all programs comply with YMCA standards and methods of operations and continually strives to the highest possible level of program quality.
• Monitors monthly financial reports to assure that revenue targets are met and expenses are controlled.
• Creates effective, sustainable, organization-wide collaborations and programming to accomplish YMCA goals, and works with staff groups to develop and implement programs.
• Assists in the development and implementation of plans for maintenance of and improvements to existing properties, facilities and equipment. Assists management in the planning, development and construction of all new Association facilities.
• Partners with the board and community to ensure the Y is identifying and meeting community needs effectively
• In concert with the CEO, gives leadership to Association long-range strategic planning and monitors performance and stated objectives.
• Represents the CEO in the community as needed.