Director of Operations @ Albany YMCA (Park South)

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading charity committed to strengthening the Albany community. The Director of Operations oversees all aspects of this wellness center, which include membership, marketing, direct delivery of wellness programs, facilities and/or off-site programs. As the Director of Operations, you will participate in volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborate with community agencies.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and Association goals, and strategies. Drives direct branch marketing and communication efforts along with branch operations.

• Direct delivery in a variety of fitness classes for members of varying fitness levels.

• 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.

• 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.

• May ensure 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.

• Manage electronic time and attendance, biweekly payroll and employee records for assigned staff.

• Maintain cleanliness of the facility as a member of Clean Team.

• Special projects and performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• BA/BS in Physical Ed., Recreation, Sports Mgt., human services or a related field or equivalent experience.

• 5+ years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.

• Current CPR, First Aid, AED, and national certification (YMCA, ACE, NETA, AFAA, or NASM) in Personal Training Instruction or YMCA Foundations Strength and Conditioning required.

• YMCA Healthy Lifestyles certification within 60 days of hire.

• Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development.

• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.

• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.