Executive Director

Under the general direction of the Chief Operations Officer, this position is accountable for the successful administration of the branch in accordance with policies, procedures, and guidelines of the YMCA of Greater Tulsa Association. The Executive Director oversees the management of programs, membership, volunteer and staff recruitment and development, fundraising, and collaborations with community agencies in meeting the needs of its members and program participants. The Executive Director will work with Association Staff in consistency of programs and membership as well as innovation, strategy and management of risk.

Qualifications:

As the Executive Director, there are a few key intangible/tangible skills that we are seeking in a candidate for this position. These skills are as follows.

• Goal-oriented
• sets short
• and long-term goals for yourself and others
• Team builder
• able to build and develop dynamic and diverse teams in addition to holding team members accountable
• Results-oriented
• in business and as a supervisor
• Strong work ethic
• willing to put in extra effort as needed for success while exhibiting ownership to all facets in the district's branches.
• Adaptable and flexible
• able to have multiple conversations with members that can go from very difficult in nature to very light moment to moment in the facility.
• Flexible schedule
• a Y employee's schedule DOES provide a great deal of flexibility. This job is not simply a 9am-5pm M-F position. The ability to attend functions, be present at certain peak times, be involved in the community, etc. ensures that work-life balance is in your hands. Know that some days may be longer, and some days may be shorter than others.
• Positive
• leading by example in this area is critical to the mission of the organization.
• Self-aware
• understand how you impact those around you.
• Strong people skills
• comfortable with building rapport and developing new relationships with those at the Y and in the community.
• Passion to serve
• you will make a direct and indirect difference on a daily basis in the lives of those in the Tulsa Metro area through your acts of service at the YMCA of Greater Tulsa.