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Join our YMCA team as the next Executive Director of Mobile Community Health! View the full job profile here.
Job Description
The position of Executive Director of Mobile Community Health requires strong leadership and organizational skills; an understanding of programs, services and relationships needed to meet the needs of growing and diverse communities; and a commitment to using a broad array of traditional and modern communication channels to effectively present the values, priorities and work of the YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth.
AWARENESS & KNOWLEDGE
The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate awareness and knowledge of:
•The roles, services, operations and best practices of delivering services to our communities.
•The "out-of-box" thinking, innovation and modern understanding of leading people, impact and community.
•Visioning, strategy, and execution of successful work in operations that exemplify value and quality.
PROVEN SKILLS
The ideal candidate must have proven skills in:
•Leading, managing and developing teams in a "People First" organizational system.
•The strategic planning and tactical execution multiple projects and tasks in a fluid and dynamic environment.
•Ability to inspire, motivate and encourage. Teaching by doing, involved and supportive to all.
•Demonstrating resourcefulness, diplomacy and discretion in sensitive and/or difficult situations.
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE
The ideal candidate must be:
•A team player who values diversity and inclusion, cooperation, collaboration and mutual respect at all levels.
•A visible contributor to sound decision-making in high-pressure and fast-evolving situations while anticipating implications/consequences and proactively identifying alternative action and/or solutions.
•Comfortable serving as a partner with the Chief Program Officer and other senior leaders through transparent collaboration, timely communication and driving creative solutions to serve our communities in progressive and innovative ways.
•An effective manager of budgets and resources, while successfully managing competing and changing needs.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth, established in 1890, consists of 10 branches, as well as out resident camp, YMCA Camp Carter and the YMCA Sports Complex and employs over 1200 staff all dedicated to building healthy confident, connected, and secure children, adults, families and communities.
For more than 135 years, the Fort Worth YMCA has worked to empower and strengthen the foundation of our community. Currently, we are seeking a Executive Director of Mobile Community Health who will need to build strong strategic relationships with current and prospective partners inside and outside the Y. As the Y looks to grow and expand the membership base, building bridges within the community to ensure all segments of society have access to the Y will be important. This leader will be the face of the community, which requires guiding others on how to strengthen knowledge, skills and competencies that improve organizational performance. Creating an environment of trust and respect by empowering others and sharing authority will be key to this leader's success.
This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Chief Program Officer, the Executive Director of Mobile Community Health oversees the overall operations of the Association's mobile community initiatives and programming, including Turkey Trot, mobile fitness programs, Healthy Living and chronic disease programs and MOTUS Fit Truck. This position will lead volunteer development, program branch board, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies, and budget. The Executive Director of Mobile Community Health supervises, develops and implements a full range of programming, services, partnerships, and community outreach to achieve strategic goals and provide outstanding service to all members, program participants, and partners.
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. It's who we are, who we aspire to be and how we show up every day. We are cause-driven. We don't show up, we show up with purpose. As a cause driven leader, you are expected to be:
•Welcoming - Accept neighbors eagerly, warmly, hospitably, and as equal participants.
•Nurturing - To care for, support, and help develop through encouragement.
•Hopeful - Take an optimistic or positive view of future outcomes.
•Determined - To devote full strength and concentrated attention to the cause.
•Genuine - To be honest and open in relationships with others.
We act with intentionality to connect people to our cause. Join us and help transform lives!
Qualifications
EDUCATION
Bachelor's Degree (or equivalent work experience) in YMCA related field or a minimum of 3 years Senior Management Experience.
SKILLS/EXPERIENCE
•Previous YMCA experience desired with 3+years of senior management experience.
•Should possess extensive management experience and be competent in membership and program development, staff selection and development, and facility operations.
•A successful background in financial development, recruitment and development of volunteer leadership, community involvement and strategic planning is required.
•Should possess skills in managing multiple priorities, communications and member relations, motivating staff and volunteers, supervision, staff selection, training, and evaluation.
•Must have the ability to develop positive relationships with YMCA members, program participants, school, County and City officials as well as community leaders.
•Must obtain and maintain all required trainings for this position.
•Must be a team player with a commitment to excellence.
Essential Functions
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY
•Focus on driving connection, engagement and retention through specific goals for Healthy Living and Chronic Disease programs that show measurable outcomes and by engaging members in our evidence-based health initiatives, prevention programs and reclaiming health programs.
•Works collaboratively with branches across the association to provide ongoing leadership in the areas of healthy living, community health initiatives, YMCA Turkey Trot and Mobile fitness programs.
•Supervise, develop and implement services related to the MOTUS Fit Truck.
•Works with diversity and inclusion initiatives to ensure “For All” in our communities and staffing.
•Build and maintain strong partnerships among a wide variety of stakeholders (health systems, physicians, public health officials, employers, community-based organizations, and health seekers) to advance a common cause.
•Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
•Serve as a collaborator for health care systems and medical providers to build/maintain partnerships and promote healthy living programs.
•Collaborate to promote healthy living case for support in annual campaigns, and other association wide events that promote the Y healthy living in the community.
•Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
•Lead and develop association’s Community Health board committee.
•Ensures the safety and maintenance of high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
•Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
•Leads, planning and execution of our YMCA’s Annual Turkey Trot race, a large-scale community event that happens on Thanksgiving Day.
•Strategic expansion of our mobile YMCA programs designed to extend to serve underserved communities, partnering with other organization that creates long term impact for the communities we serve.
•Create financial stability for Mobile Community Health initiatives by achieving a balanced budget.
•Develop partnerships, donors, sponsors and other fundraising initiatives to secure additional funding and support for program expansion and sustainability.
•Performs other duties as assigned.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
MISSION
To put Christian principles into practice through programs, services & relationship that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all.
VALUES
•The YMCA is committed to putting Christian principles into practice. YMCA programs, activities, and relationships teach and model Christian values in order to strengthen kids, families, and communities.
•We are a private, nonprofit, membership-based organization that serves the greater Fort Worth area. We seek to broaden an individual's involvement, first from participant to member and later to volunteer, donor, and advocate.
•YMCA programs are developmental in nature, helping people grow in spirit, mind, and body, while recognizing the benefits of recreational time and pursuits.
•We seek to be fairly priced, affordable to all, and perceived as a good value. Charitable and earned revenue together provide the necessary resources to accomplish our mission. A generous and easily accessible financial assistance program keeps our programs and facilities open to all. Now in 2024 the YMCA staff and volunteers will begin the work and strategy to bring the vision back as a priority.
AREAS OF IMPACT
The YMCA is an organization that serves all people, from all backgrounds and all walks of life. Our purpose is to strengthen community. Our areas of impact include:
•Youth Development: Empowering young people to reach their full potential.
•Healthy Living: Improving individual and community well-being.
•Social Responsibility: Providing support and inspiring action in our communities.
Required Certifications
COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
The YMCA of Metropolitan Fort Worth offers a competitive salary and benefits package for selected candidates.
The yearly salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 and will be commensurate with the selected candidate's experience.
The YMCA provides competitive health, dental, and vision benefits. Long-term disability, a medical and dependent care reimbursement plan, employee assistance plan, free family membership, discounts on Y programs including summer camps, enrichment classes, youth sports, childcare and more! Eligible to enroll in a 403 (b) tax-deferred account at beginning of employment. 12% retirement paid by the YMCA upon meeting eligibility requirements. Paid time off (PTO) based on hours worked and years of service. Training and leadership development opportunities.
The YMCA will also provide relocation reimbursement if the candidate qualifies.
It is a requirement that the incumbent lives in the community the YMCA of Metro Forth Worth serves.