Branch Director

Branch Director – YMCA of the USA (Wichita, KS)

The Branch Director manages the Wichita YMCA, ensuring high‑quality programs, member engagement, fiscal excellence, and staff development. The role requires a visionary leader who inspires volunteers, staff, and community partners.

• Lead a robust Strong Community Campaign with board participation, major gift cultivation, member giving growth, and special events.
• Recruit and develop a 24‑member advisory board, engage community leaders, and maintain active board committees.
• Foster a member‑focused culture, promote listening and self‑service, and administer timely performance evaluations.
• Steward the branch budget – develop annual budget, monitor monthly performance, and achieve fiscal goals.
• Implement relationship‑based member engagement, maintain facility safety, and ensure program quality.
• Model risk‑management practices, maintain safety training, and support association‑wide projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field.
• Minimum five years of senior‑level management experience.
• Proven success hiring, training, and developing staff.
• Demonstrated budget development and financial management expertise.

• Commitment to YMCA mission, vision, and values.
• Complete new‑employee orientation within 30 days of hire.
• Obtain CPR/AED, First Aid, O2, and Listen First Workshop certification.
• Adhere to all YMCA policies and procedures.
• Work a schedule that reflects branch needs, including evenings and weekends.

• Perform physical activities: climb stairs, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, reach, sit, stand for extended periods; lift up to 50 pounds.
• Lead, delegate, and communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Make independent decisions, solve problems, and manage tasks in a changing environment.
• Maintain high detail orientation, accuracy, and alertness.
• Work collaboratively with diverse groups, demonstrating initiative and confidentiality.

This position is full‑time and is located in Wichita, KS.