The YMCA of Douglas County - CEO

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
THE YMCA OF DOUGLAS COUNTY

POSITION:President and CEO

Application Deadline: October 21, 2026

1151 NW Stewart Parkway
Roseburg, OR 97471
https://www.ymcaofdouglascounty.org/

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

WHY THE YMCA OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
For 75 years, individuals and families have made the YMCA of Douglas County a vital gathering place for fitness, better health, community, childcare, teen exploration programs, and new friendships. Some members come simply to play cards, visit with friends, and feel connected. It all counts.
Membership growth and community support have fueled refreshed facilities, updated equipment, and popular classes. The next Chief Executive Officer will build on this strong foundation.

We are looking for a leader who will inspire us and, in turn, be inspired by a beautiful rural community where the CEO can quickly become an engaged and visible community leader. Douglas County is eager for a partner who will help develop solutions to community needs, recognizing that strong partnerships create success for all.

WHY YOU'LL WANT TO BE HERE
This opportunity may be right for you because you:

• Believe rural communities deserve world-class leadership.
• Want to make decisions that improve lives before your very eyes.
• See partnerships as the fastest path to stronger communities.
• Believe leadership is measured by the people you develop.
• Thrive in organizations where innovation and compassion work side by side.
• Value a strong culture and understand that fit is as important as talent.
• Say what you do and do what you say.
• Do not put off until next week what can be started today.
• Want to live where mountains, rivers, forests, vineyards, and agriculture surround you with beauty and opportunities to explore.
• Appreciate a community where rush hour is not an obstacle to quality of life.
• Want your work to matter long after the workday ends.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?
As CEO, you will partner with the Board of Directors, leadership team, staff, and community to advance the YMCA's mission, strengthen financial stability, and expand programs and services.
You'll help:

• Sustain our current programming and thoughtfully expand it.
• Develop and support leaders who love their work and help create an energizing workplace for others.
• Build partnerships across healthcare, education, business, government, and the service clubs that bind a community together.

KEY SKILLS AND ABILITIES OF OUR NEXT CEO 
The board believes its new CEO should be an experienced leader with the background and qualities needed to achieve excellence in the following roles:

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

Improve Operating Performance
Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives toward 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

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

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 the 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

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 toward 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

ABOUT THE YMCA OF DOUGLAS COUNTY
The YMCA of Douglas County strengthens the community by helping people of all ages connect, grow, and thrive. In 2025, nearly 2,000 people participated in swim lessons, more than 700 youth joined sports programs, and local children benefited from quality childcare and enrichment. Through strong community partnerships, the Y continues to expand access and respond to the needs of Douglas County.

Our Mission
To put Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind, and body for all.

Our Cause & Values
To strengthen the foundations of community and instill the values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Our Culture:

• The Y Experience – The Y Experience is built from our mission and encompasses the values and philosophy by which we serve and operate.
• Welcoming – We are open to all. We are a place where you can be yourself and find yourself in others.
• Genuine – We value you and embrace your individuality.
• Hopeful – We believe in you and your potential to do good in the world.
• Nurturing – We support you as you become the best version of yourself.
• Determined – Above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger, beginning with you.

Current Key Strategic Initiatives: 
 

• Expand community reach and accessibility by strengthening program delivery and engagement across Douglas County.
• Advance community mental health and well-being by expanding programs and strengthening access to services that respond to evolving community needs.
• Strengthen strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations, and local leaders to amplify impact and extend the YMCA’s visibility across the community.

Membership: Total Number of Members: 7,300

Branch Information:The YMCA of Douglas County is a full-service facility of approximately 67,000 square feet in Roseburg, Oregon. The facility serves as a central gathering place for wellness, recreation, youth development, family engagement, and community connection, offering a broad range of spaces designed to support members of all ages and abilities.

The facility includes a comprehensive aquatic center featuring two indoor pools—a six-lane, 25-yard lap pool and a 25-yard therapeutic/recreation pool with lift accessibility—along with two hot tubs, a sauna, and a steam room.

Fitness amenities include a full wellness center with cardio and strength areas, free weights, functional training space, personal training areas, two group exercise studios, and a 3,000-square-foot indoor/outdoor functional fitness courtyard.

Additional amenities include a full-size gymnasium and courts for basketball, volleyball, and pickleball; youth and family activity spaces; licensed preschool space; childcare areas; teen spaces; locker rooms and individual shower rooms; community and multipurpose rooms; a roller skating rink through a shared-use partnership; and administrative offices supporting membership, finance, development, childcare, and operations.

Core Programs:

• Youth Development: Licensed childcare, after-school care, youth sports, and the Roseburg Y Junior Cheer program.
• Aquatics: Swim lessons, competitive swim team, and aquatic exercise programs that promote safety and wellness.
• Health & Wellness: Group exercise classes, pickleball, and fitness programs designed for individuals of all ages and abilities.

These established program areas provide a strong foundation for the YMCA’s future growth. Building on this core, the next CEO will be charged with advancing key strategic priorities focused on expanding youth engagement, strengthening community well-being, and deepening the YMCA’s role as a central hub for connection and belonging.

Annual Support Campaign: 

• Current Year Goal: $125,000
• Prior Year’s Total: $111,000
• Current Year’s Progress Toward Goal: $11,000
• Total number of people who received financial assistance in the prior year: 1,450

Recent Capital Campaign:2024, $139,000 for weight room and new cardio equipment

CEO Direct Reports:

• Director of Operations
• Marketing and Development Director
• Membership Director
• Facilities Director
• Childcare Director
• Youth and Family / Healthy Living Director
• Sports and Recreation Director
• HR Generalist
• Billing Specialist

Board of Directors: The 11-member board is supported by the following standing committees:

• Executive
• Finance
• Facilities
• Nominating
• Fundraising

Financial Snapshot:

• Current Annual Budget Size: $3.8 million
• Current Debt: $0
• Current Endowment: $0
• Last year’s operating net: $141,520.00
• Previous year’s operating net: $(105,677.00)
• Operating net two years ago: $53,579.00

ABOUT OUR COMMUNITY 
For many leaders, finding the right community is just as important as finding the right organization, and Roseburg offers both. Located in the heart of Oregon’s Umpqua Valley, Roseburg combines natural beauty, outdoor access, and a strong sense of community with a scale that allows leaders to make a visible and meaningful impact.

Residents enjoy year-round recreation with nearby rivers, lakes, mountains, and Oregon’s renowned Waterfall Highway, while also benefiting from a community that values connection, accessibility, and quality of life. Roseburg serves as a gateway to Crater Lake National Park and the Oregon Coast, and is home to engaged local partners across healthcare, education, and community services.

Known for being welcoming, collaborative, and affordable, Roseburg offers an ideal environment for a leader who is energized by building relationships, engaging across sectors, and making a lasting difference within a close-knit and supportive community.

Information Sites:
Community & Civic

• City of Roseburg:https://cityofroseburg.org 
• Douglas County:https://douglascountyor.gov/ 
• Roseburg Area Chamber of Commerce:https://roseburgchamber.com/ 
• Experience Roseburg:https://www.experienceroseburg.com/ 

Education

• Umpqua Community College:https://umpqua.edu/

Health & Human Services

• CHI Mercy Health:https://www.chimercyhealth.com/ 
• ADAPT Integrated Health Care:https://adaptoregon.org/ 
• Evergreen Family Medicine:https://www.evergreenfamilymedicine.com/ 
• Aviva Health:https://aviva.health/ 
• Umpqua Health Alliance:https://www.umpquahealth.com/

Tribal / Philanthropic Partners

• Cow Creek Band of Umpqua Tribe of Indians:https://www.cowcreek-nsn.gov/ 
• Ford Family Foundation:https://www.tfff.org/

SALARY, BENEFITS, & CRITERIA

Salary Range:$115,000–$145,000 annually, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Benefits:

• YMCA Retirement contribution once eligibility is met: 7% paid by the Y and 5% paid by the employee.
• YMCA 403(b) savings account, 100% employee contribution.
• Health plan: The Y pays 100% of the employee’s health insurance premium. Coverage for eligible family members is available in accordance with the YMCA’s personnel policy.
• Dental plan (100% paid by Y).
• Paid Time Off (PTO): Accrued vacation and sick days per personnel policy.
• Other benefits per personnel policy.

Residency Expectation:Living in the YMCA’s service area is required.

Criteria for Candidates: 

1. Proven leadership of people and organizations; YMCA experience strongly preferred.
2. Demonstrated financial stewardship, including a fiscally sound business management approach and proven budgetary leadership with annual budgets of $3 million or more.
3. Accredited four-year college degree and/or equivalent work experience.
4. Minimum of seven years of prior experience in a senior management role with a YMCA or related experience at a comparable organization, including direct supervision of multiple levels of staff and employees.
5. Ability to develop and strengthen community relationships.
6. Ability to develop innovative programs and review and enhance programs being offered or considered for both economic sustainability and effectiveness in broadening engagement in the communities served.
7. Strategic planning and fundraising experience, including annual campaigns and securing grants.
8. Strong communication and public engagement skills, with the ability to serve as a visible and credible ambassador for the YMCA’s mission.
9. YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or ability to achieve certification within three years.

SEARCH PROCESS TARGET DATES  

• Applications close: October 21, 2026
• Preliminary interviews scheduled: The week of October 26, 2026
• In-person interviews: November 19–20, 2026
• CEO selection made: The week of November 30, 2026
• New CEO on board (anticipated): As soon as practicable following the holidays, based on the selected candidate’s availability.

*Dates subject to change

HOW TO APPLY

References, Background Check, and Organizational Leader Certification:
Candidates must submit the following in PDF format only with their online application: a resume and cover letter. Applications submitted without a cover letter will not be considered.

Candidates who advance to final interviews will need to submit six references, including four professional and two personal references. References will be checked only with prior notification. The successful candidate must pass a background check upon accepting the offer and must have a current Y-USA Organizational Leader Certification or obtain certification within the first three years from the start date as the CEO. The YMCA's personnel policies may require further screening.

Candidates must apply via the following website:https://tinyurl.com/Y-of-Douglas-County-CEO 

QUESTIONS 

About the Search Process?
Shea Boschee, YMCA of the USA CEO Search, shea.boschee@ymca.net

About the YMCA?
Derek Smith, Pacific Alliance of YMCAs, dereksmith@seattleymca.org