Position Summary:
The Piedmont Family YMCA is currently seeking an experienced, passionate, and cause-driven leader for the Branch Operations Director position at the Brooks Family YMCA. As a valued member of our team, the Director will provide leadership to a dedicated staff team, engaging members, volunteers, and staff in a unified effort to meet the needs of the communities we serve.

Located in vibrant Charlottesville, Virginia, the Brooks Family YMCA opened in the summer of 2017 with huge success. With an overall budget in excess of $4,000,000, a 79,000-square-foot facility, and an excellent staff team, the Brooks Family YMCA has a bright future. We are positioned for program growth both inside and outside our YMCA, with unlimited opportunity to increase outreach into Charlottesville and the surrounding counties.

Job Description:

• Coordinates the development of the branch staff and volunteers.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community. Develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Maintains and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in the service delivery area.
• Oversees the hiring, training, and supervision of staff and volunteers.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meets or exceeds budget targets.
• Develops and directs high-quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop community-focused programs which support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of all facilities and equipment.
• Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefits to the community.
• Serves as a member of YMCA management and supports the overall objectives of the Piedmont Family YMCA.
• Evening and/or early morning, and/or weekend hours required periodically. Occasional travel is required.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Position Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree
• Three or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit organization.
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and management of branch budget, community relations, and program development.
• Experience in volunteer engagement; ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with individuals, businesses, government, and community organizations.
• Successful leadership in fundraising/financial development.
• Passionate commitment to the YMCA mission, member engagement, and the YMCA values.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Benefits:

Along with a competitive pay structure, the Piedmont Family YMCA provides exceptional benefits which include the following:

• Affordable and excellent quality healthcare
• 12% Employer-funded retirement plan after two years of service with immediate vesting and the ability to add additional earnings from the first day of employment.
• Employee Assistance Program at no cost to employee
• YMCA membership for employee, spouse, and dependents.
• Generous paid time off package.
• A challenging and fun work environment with creative, talented, and diverse individuals!
• The Piedmont Family YMCA is a Drug-Free Workplace and is committed to the policy of Equal Opportunity prohibiting discrimination in employment because of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, political affiliation, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.