Director, Certification and Membership Qualifications (Remote)

The National Council of Young Men’s Christian Associations of the United States of America; Chicago (IL); Remote; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization is seeking a Director for Certification and Membership Qualifications who will play a pivotal role in ensuring local member associations meet YMCA standards. This position emphasizes leadership within the organization's governance, supporting policies that enhance the YMCA mission and ensuring compliance among local associations. The ideal candidate will bring substantial experience in YMCA management and possess excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• Requires at least 10 years of leadership experience in local YMCA association management.
• Superior communication skills, both oral and written.
• Strong project management skills and demonstrated problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Support the leadership in guiding local member associations.
• Monitor local associations' compliance with membership qualifications.
• Develop policies and procedures to strengthen the YMCA movement.

Skills

Communication

Organizational Leadership

Project Management

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Master’s degree preferred

Organizational leader certification preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Salesforce

Job description

This position is responsible for supporting the work of the Certification and Membership Qualifications Division with the overall leadership in the work of the guiding local member associations in accountability to policy, governance and Membership Qualification. This position will support the Divisions work with the Governance and Qualifications Advisory Committee, supporting the development of policies and procedures that will strengthen YMCA movement nationally. The Director, Certification and Membership Qualifications will monitor how local associations comply with the qualifications of membership and how they demonstrate a commitment to delivering on the Y mission, protecting the Y brand, and assuring long-term sustainability.

YMCA of the USA is a work from anywhere in the U.S. workplace.

• A bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience is required; master’s degree preferred.
• Organizational leader certification preferred.
• Requires at least 10 years of leadership experience, including local YMCA association management.
• Superior communication skills, including oral and written abilities.
• Demonstrated ability to successfully develop and communicate strategies to others.
• Demonstrated ability to facilitate meetings and presentations and to bring groups to consensus and decisions.
• Must have experience presenting to local YMCA board of directors.
• Demonstrated ability working closely with a diverse group of high-profile individuals within member associations, volunteers, national board directors, and Y-USA senior executives.
• Proven ability to facilitate and coach senior executives.
• Strong interpersonal, verbal/written communication, and presentation skills
• Strong project management skills.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience with selection, assessment, onboarding, training, and coaching direct reports.
• Demonstrated ability to influence others to achieve objectives.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to adapt and thrive in changing environment and circumstances.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Salesforce, and various electronic methods of communication.
• Commitment to the YMCA character development values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.