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YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties Executive Director in Gig Harbor, Washington
*The YMCA of Pierce and Kitsap Counties is seeking a passionate and people-focused Executive Director to lead a thriving YMCA center in beautiful Gig Harbor, WA. *
This is a unique opportunity to lead a thriving YMCA center with a passionate team, engaged members, and a supportive community---while living and working in one of the Pacific Northwest's most scenic and family-friendly areas. The YMCA is a leading non-profit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
As the Executive Director at the Tom Taylor Family YMCA, you will serve as a strategic operations and people leader through day-to-day involvement. You will guide the overall direction of the center while engaging in daily operations -- supporting staff, connecting with members, and ensuring exceptional experiences.
This role is responsible for leading center operations, including membership, programs, facilities, staff, and volunteer development, financial performance, and community engagement, while fostering a center where everyone belongs and can thrive.
Key Responsibilities:
Leadership & Operations
- Foster collaboration and strong service orientation.
- Upholds YMCA policies and procedures on conduct, safety, supervision, mandated reporting, and risk management.
- Model humility, integrity, and servant leadership.
- Promote clear communication, accountability, and professional standards.
- Leads operations of center facilities and programs, which may include aquatics, health & wellbeing, youth sports, membership, arts, active older adult programs, and special events.
- Provides direction for setting and achieving the annual strategic plan and goals and the annual operating plan.
- Champion high-quality programs that meet evolving community needs and desires.
- Lead strategic planning and execution to grow membership, program participation, and engagement.
- Ensure program standards are met, and safety procedures are followed.
Foster and ensure a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for members, staff, and volunteers.
Financial Management
- Steward fiscal responsibility and health through thoughtful budget and resource management.
- Ensure fiscal responsibility through strategic planning efforts while developing the annual operating plan.
- Inspire community philanthropic support through fundraising, sharing the Y story, and relationship-building.
Championing the YMCA's annual fundraising campaign, volunteer committees, and advisory members.
People Leadership
Provide leadership and mentorship to directors, program directors, and staff.
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