ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Personally represents and promotes the YMCA as a transformational leader in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies and residents throughout the service delivery area to ensure equity and community voice in all programs.
• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the policy and program volunteer activities of the branch.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch. Personally cultivates donors and secures gifts.
• Informed by market trends and consumer feedback, operates from a growth context to develop and operate high quality and innovative programs.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development, coaching, and supervision of staff, and leads a learning culture of innovation, equity, accountability, and professional growth.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Ensure comprehensive abuse risk management by enforcing adherence to policies and procedures; responding promptly to violations and reports of suspicious behavior; fulfilling mandated reporting requirements; communicating the organization's commitment to protection; and reporting essential information to the board of directors.
• Serves as a member of Y leadership team and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs other duties as assigned.