The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA is an equal opportunity employer committed to valuing diversity and practicing inclusion.
Job Description
The Opportunity:
Do you seek a leadership role where impact meets community? The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA has an amazing opportunity for a proven and experienced professional to lead one of the leading nonprofit organizations in Northeast Tennessee. Kingsport and its surrounding communities are a wonderful place to call home. The new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) will join the Y with a strong and dedicated board and top-notch staff that have a true passion and energy for the work and the communities they serve.
As the next CEO you will continue to shape strategic growth and impactful programs that embody the YMCA's core values of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. You will cultivate strong relationships with community partners and donors, expanding the YMCA's reach. The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA has a number of strategic partnerships that enhance the Y’s reputation and further its collective impact in the community. You will foster a collaborative environment where staff, volunteers, and members thrive all while making child safety a top priority, exceeding standards and creating a culture of care.
About the YMCA:
The Greater Kingsport Family YMCA is a cornerstone of the greater Kingsport region, offering programs and services designed to help individuals and families of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities thrive. The Y’s Mission centers around putting Christian principles into action by promoting healthy lifestyles, fostering social responsibility, and nurturing the potential within everyone.
The YMCA offers a wide range of activities beyond weight training and cardio equipment. Here's a glimpse into what they provide:
Youth Development: From after-school programs to the newly renovated middle school community outreach center, the YMCA prioritizes the well-being of young people. They provide a safe space for them to learn, grow, and socialize, while also offering parent workshops and family engagement events.
Healthy Living: Group exercise classes, swimming at the Kingsport Aquatic Center—a strong partnership with the City of Kingsport, and health and fitness programs are just a few ways the YMCA helps Kingsport residents achieve their wellness goals.
Social Responsibility: The YMCA goes beyond its walls with programs like the YMCA Y on Wheels, bringing their services to underserved areas, and their YMCA Feeding Program, which provides meals to children in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties.
The YMCA is more than just a place to get a workout; it's a community center where people of all walks of life can come together to learn, grow, and reach their full potential.
Current Key Strategic Initiatives:
New Programs and Services in Washington County/Johnson City
Build and open new early learning childcare center
Financial Sustainability of large state/federal grants
Membership:
Total Number of Members: 13,759
Total Number of Membership Units: 6,146
4% Youth
24% Adults
61% Household
11% Senior
Core Programs:
Aquatics offered by the Kingsport Aquatic Center Partner
Out of School Time: Before and After School (23 sites in 3 school systems), Day Camp (4 sites)
Group Exercise
Chronic Disease Prevention including Parkinsons Support, Cycle and Rock Steady
Youth Feeding Program: 2 commercial kitchens that feed 800+ daily at all youth service sites
Y on Wheels Youth Mentoring Outreach: Serving 6 subsidized housing communities weekly
Brighter Horizon Youth Center: Afterschool, Summer Camp and Part-time Pre-K
CEO Direct Reports:
VP Operations/COO
VP Finance/ CFO
VP Childcare
Senior Director Development
Director Employee Services (HR Manager)
Executive Administrative Assistant (CEO Special Projects Coordinator & Office Manager)
Financial:
Current Annual Budget Size: 2024 budget $6,221,040
Current Debt: $561,683 Fixed Facility Mortgage
Current Endowment: $67,868 invested in Edward Jones
Current Reserve Total: $1,502,562
3-year annual surplus/deficit: *before depreciation which is fully funded
2023: +$369,065
2022: +$347,254
2021: +$549,072
About the Area:
Kingsport, TN is a blend of small-town charm with outdoor adventure, Kingsport is nestled in the foothills of the Appalachians, offers a unique blend of small-town charm and access to outdoor adventure. Whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat or an active lifestyle, Kingsport has something for everyone.
Kingsport boasts a friendly atmosphere and a strong sense of community. You'll likely find familiar faces and neighbors who look out for each other. Hiking, biking, fishing, and kayaking are just a few activities you can enjoy in the surrounding mountains and waterways.
The cost of living in Kingsport is generally lower than the national average. Housing costs tend to be more affordable compared to larger cities. Major employers like Eastman Chemical Company and the healthcare sector provide job opportunities in various fields. Kingsport is known for its excellent public schools and a variety of family-oriented activities.
Kingsport is a great place to live and a place to call home.
Information Sites:
YMCA website
City/County Website
Chamber of Commerce
Tourism
Move to Kingsport
YMCA of the USA
Qualifications
Criteria for Candidates:
Accredited 4-year college degree and or equivalent work experience.
Fiscally sound business management approach with a proven track record of budgetary and fiscal management more than $2.5M or more annually.
Minimum five years prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization with direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
Essential Functions
Key Skills and Abilities:
The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader who has the background and qualities that will permit him or her to achieve excellence in the following capacities:
Improve and Implement the Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, execute the current strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y and includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals. Key competencies: Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management
Fiscal Management: Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability, while consistently leading the Y to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies. Key competencies: Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy
Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community by developing and fostering relationships with key community organizations and leaders. Key competencies: Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration
Steward Fundraising Efforts: Develop and implement an annual fundraising plan that will establish the YMCA as a leading nonprofit organization within the community through the engagement of members, volunteers, staff, and donors. Key competencies: Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence
Build and Lead a High-Performing Team: Develop and implement a robust talent development strategy that fosters a supportive, inclusive, and culturally competent workplace. Key competencies: Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership
Maintenance of Facilities and Capital Development: Ensure cleanliness and fully operational equipment and maintain the Y facility in excellent working order through preventative maintenance. Key competencies: fiscal Management, Program/Project Management, Change Leadership, Critical Thinking & Decision Making
Residency Expectation: Living in the YMCA’s service area (Hawkins and Sullivan Counties) is preferred. It is expected for the CEO to be fully engaged in the community in which YMCA serves.
Salary Range: $150,000 to $175,000 annually.
Benefits:
Retirement (12% paid by Y) contribution once eligibility is met
403(B) Saving Account contributed by employee
PTO: one bank to include vacation, sick, holidays, personal, etc.
Health plan (percent paid by Y, by employee)
Other benefits per personnel policy
Search Process Target Dates:
Resumes accepted through: September 27, 2024
Preliminary interviews scheduled: Afternoon of October 30 and morning of October 31, 2024 (you will be scheduled for a 45-minute preliminary interview)
In-person interviews: Be in the Kingsport area by afternoon of December 10 and depart no later than the afternoon of December 12, 2024
CEO selection made week of December 16, 2024
New CEO on board (anticipated): January 15, 2025
References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification: Candidates must submit (pdf format only) the following in their online application: a resume, cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered. No other documents should be uploaded.
Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USA’s Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO.
Candidates must apply via the following website: https://tinyurl.com/greater-kingsport-ymca-ceo
Questions about the Search Process?
Contact Richard Clegg, CEO Search Senior Consultant, YMCA of the USA, richard.clegg@ymca.net .
Questions about the YMCA?
Contact Ted Cornelius, Alliance CEO, TN State Alliance of YMCAs, tcornelius@ymcamidtn.org .
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