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POSITION SUMMARY:
This position works with the Executive Director to oversee the operations of the Waukee Family YMCA branch. This may include finance/budget accountability, membership, marketing, programs, facilities, and staffing.

JOB LOCATION: Waukee Family YMCA
HOURS/DAYS SCHEDULE: Standard work week, but will occasionally work evening or weekend hours to accommodate activities such as meetings and events.
SALARY RANGE: $58,000-$67,000/annually
CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: September 13, 2024 - Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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 operation and submits reports on current operations.
• Oversee and drive the branch's membership strategies, including acquisition and retention initiatives. Monitor and analyze membership metrics, set and evaluate performance goals, and develop actionable plans to meet or exceed targets. Ensure the implementation of effective strategies to attract new members, enhance member engagement, and improve overall satisfaction
• Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Represents and promotes 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 service delivery area.
• Provides staff support for assigned committees. Provides staff leadership for annual support campaign.
• Manages 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in recreation, business recreation, sports management, hospitality, human services, business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Four or more years of management experience in a YMCA, aquatics, fitness, recreation or nonprofit setting. Demonstrated understanding of YMCA, non profit, membership or gym/recreation center operations.
• Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Prefer knowledge of, and previous experience with, diverse populations
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Personal computer skills, including the use of Microsoft Office or Google Workspace products, required.
• YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
• Current Red Cross CPR/First Aid/AED Certification OR equivalent – prior to starting.
• Intro to Y’s Cause & Culture Online Course - prior to starting if hired.
• Additional training to be completed within the first 30 days and maintained afterwards.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee:

• Is regularly required to talk and hear
• Is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• Is frequently required to stand, sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, crawl, and must be able to move around the work environment
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, printers and copiers. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. This position usually works in an office, but the mission of the organization may sometimes take them to non-standard workplaces. This position works a standard work week, but additionally will occasionally work evening, weekend, and additional hours accommodate activities such as special events and representing the organization at community events. Travel is primarily local during the business day. Occasionally, out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

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