Greater Carbondale YMCA - CEO

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

GREATER CARBONDALE YMCA

Position : Chief Executive Officer

Address : 82 N. Main Street, Carbondale, PA 18407

The Greater Carbondale YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for a seasoned leader to make a profound impact at a mission-driven YMCA within a thriving community. Our new CEO will drive innovative strategies to expand the YMCA's reach and deepen its impact within the service area. Cultivate strong partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the YMCA's reputation and further its mission. Guide and inspire a dedicated staff team passionate about serving the community. And prioritize the safety and well-being of all individuals, especially youth, by exceeding industry standards and ensuring full compliance.

The YMCA Board is seeking a visionary and community-minded CEO with proven leadership experience. The CEO must have the ability to develop and implement strategic plans that align with the YMCA's mission and long-term goals. Have excellent communication, relationship-building, and collaboration skills. Must have a track record of success in achieving measurable outcomes and driving organizational growth. Coupled with a deep understanding of the YMCA's values and a commitment to its mission.

The YMCA boasts a strong and engaged Board of Directors and a dedicated staff team committed to serving the community. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic organization and make a lasting difference.

Our Mission

The mission of the Greater Carbondale YMCA is to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Cause

To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Key Performance Objectives

Fiscal Management : Use high-level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth and stability, while consistently leading the organization 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

Improve Operating Performance : Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives towards operating with safe, relevant and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y's operations and activities. Key Competencies : Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation

Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan : Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff, to create and develop a 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

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. Identify the need for successful capital fundraising, while taking the organization to a new level of effectiveness and impact in annual giving and endowment. Key Competencies : Philanthropy, Engaging Community, Communication & Influence

Build and Lead Staff : Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Work towards recruiting, retaining, developing and promoting staff. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and sense of mission and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential. Key Competencies : Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership

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. Possess the ability to develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, while always upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure your Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Key Competencies : Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration

Greater Carbondale YMCA Facts

• At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors in Lackawanna, Susquehanna, & Wayne Counties to make sure that everyone, regardless of age, income or background, has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
• There is no other nonprofit quite like the Y. With a focus on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y nurtures the potential of every child and teen, improves the nation's health and well-being, and provides opportunities to give back and support neighbors.
• The Greater Carbondale YMCA is a charity, turning no one away. Through our financial assistance program, we are proud to provide assistance to children, adults and families, allowing all members of our community to access all our Y has to offer.

Membership

Branch / Facility Information

The Greater Carbondale YMCA is a 60,000 square foot building in the downtown of Carbondale, PA. It has 3 floors with YMCA programs using our lower level, first, and second floors. There is a separate Physical Therapy office on our 3rd floor. They have a large indoor pool with water slide, two basketball gymnasiums, a 5000 sq ft Wellness Center, a 1400 sq ft fitness / group exercise room. They are home to a large childcare program serving well over 250 families a year. They also have a full commercial kitchen, a community park and splash pad. They have ample parking in our 3 parking lots as well.

Programs

Annual Campaign

Staff

Current Staff

CEO Direct Reports

Board of Directors

Financial Snapshot

Population & Demographics

Population estimates (V2025) 18,593Persons under 18 years 19%Persons 65 years and over 22%White 86.2%Black or African American1.9%American Indian and Alaska Native 0.2%Asian 0.5%Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0.0%Two or More Races 3.9%Hispanic or Latino 6.8%Households7,844Persons per household 2.88Median household income (in dollars) $101,559

Additional Important Information

Area Amenities and Community Benefits

The City of Carbondale is located in northeastern Lackawanna County. It has a commercial area with a solid stock of commercial buildings lined along several streets. A portion of the Lackawanna River Heritage Trail (LRHT) is located one block from the northern end of downtown (right at the edge of the Y's Community Park) and runs approximately 1.4 miles north to a connection with the D&H Rail Trail in Simpson. The D&H Rail Trail (now officially part of the overall LRHT) runs another 38 miles to the New York State border. Nearby outdoor recreation places include Merli-Sarnoski, Lackawanna, and Aylesworth State parks. Elk Mountain and Montage Mountain ski resorts. Hotel Anthracite, located downtown, is a full-service hotel and banquet facility and a significant tourism asset. Carbondale is a city of firsts, the first city chartered in northeastern Pennsylvania (before both Scranton and Wilkes-Barre), the location of the first million-dollar company (the D&H Canal Company), the first deep underground mine, and the first coal breaker. Carbondale's downtown reflects its rich urban history with its architecture and commercial building stock. The city has a mix of retail businesses, a hotel, and attractions that would serve outdoor recreation visitors-including convenience stores, restaurants and bars, a library, a historical museum, and a river that is a popular fishing locale.

Salary Range : $90,000 - $110,000 annually

Benefits : Retirement contribution (7% Y match, 5% employee contribution), PTO plan, health plan (75% paid by the Y / 25% paid by employee) and other benefits per personnel policy included. Vision and dental are available.

Residency Expectation : The CEO is expected to be highly engaged and visible in our community. Living in the YMCA's service area is required.

Criteria for Candidates :

1. Accredited 4-year college degree or equivalent experience.

2. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills and personal values consistent with the YMCA mission.

3. 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.

4. Must be able to develop and strengthen community relationships.

5. Have the ability to develop innovative programs, review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economy and effectiveness in broadening our engagement in the communities in which we serve.

6. Strategic planning and Fundraising experience including annual campaigns and the securing of grants.

7. Fiscally sound business management approach.

8. A proven record of accomplishment of progressive budgetary leadership and advanced fiscal management practices.

9. YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve within 3 years.

Other sites for information :

YMCA National Office www.ymca.org

Greater Carbondale YMCA https : / greatercarbondaleymca.org

Carbondale, PA https : / www.carbondalepa.org

Lackawanna County https : / www.lackawannacounty.org

Chamber of Commerce https : / / www.carbondalechamber.org

School District https : / / carbondalearea.org

State Alliance https : / / psays.com

Target Dates for the search process

Resumes accepted through : October 10, 2025Preliminary interviews scheduled : November 13th & 14th Final interviews : December 1st & 2nd New CEO on board (anticipated) : January 2026

To Apply

Candidates will apply via the following website : https : / / tinyurl.com / Greater-Carbondale-Y-CEO

Application, References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification :

Candidates must submit the following in their online application, uploading a PDF of your cover letter and resume. Applications without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references (four professional and two personal). References checked only with prior notification. Successful candidate accepting the offer must pass a background check and must have a current Y-USAs Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from start date as the CEO.

Questions regarding this position should be directed to :

Nicole Bolding , Y-USA Search Consultant, nicole.bolding@ymca.net

Nathan Brant , CEO of the Pennsylvania State Alliance of YMCAs, nbrant@psays.com