The Garden City Family YMCA is seeking a strategic and mission-driven leader to serve

as its next Chief Executive Officer (CEO). This role provides a unique opportunity to lead visionary

and unified staff, guiding change, supporting impactful leaders, developing a healthier community,

driving collaboration, advocacy, and impact.
 

This is an opportunity for a seasoned and accomplished professional to take the next step in their

leadership journey, guiding a mission-driven YMCA that supports our members, donors, participants,

and anyone who walks through the doors. Our new CEO will join a dedicated staff and volunteer

team; all committed to strengthening our YMCA and expanding our impact within the community and

surrounding area we serve.
 

We are seeking an innovative, strategic, and community-oriented leader who will foster trust among

stakeholders, cultivate collaboration, and drive initiatives that enhance the reputation and influence

of our YMCA.
 

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic initiatives that strengthen our YMCA and the community we serve
• Advocate for policies that support youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility
• Develop partnerships and funding opportunities to expand and build a solid foundation in
• financial development with our Annual Support or Capital Campaigns
• Prepare and coordinate the annual budget and administer the budget, exercising necessary
• controls to assure operation is consistent with budget.
• Ability to create, shape and plan the strategic direction of the YMCA
• Support local shared services, board development, and leadership training

Location: Garden City, Kansas

Salary: Salary is based on requirements and experience + benefits, including a 7% YMCA retirement

contribution

Application Deadline: July 20, 2026

To learn more or apply please send a cover letter and resume to the attention to our Board President, Terry Darden, or at jenniferc@morrislaing.com.