Chief Operating Officer (COO) About the Company Well-regarded charity providing health, fitness & aquatic services to the local community Industry Civic & Social Organization Type Non Profit Founded 1907 Employees 1001-5000 Specialties - charity - charitable organization - child care - health and fitness - aquatics - swimming lessons - community programs - housing programs - immigrant programs - communities - volunteers - youth - children - adults - seniors - preschool - after-school care - day care - day camps - and gym About the Role The Company is seeking a Chief Operating Officer (COO) to be the driving force behind operational excellence and the strategic execution of the organization's mission. The COO will be a senior executive responsible for the day-to-day operations, ensuring that the various service areas, including community programming, health, fitness, aquatic services, and childcare, are innovative, effective, and aligned with the company's strategic objectives. This role requires a leader who can inspire and coach senior leaders, foster a high-performance culture, and support talent management and succession planning.



The successful candidate will also be tasked with building and maintaining relationships with stakeholders, representing the organization in external engagements, and supporting the CEO in communicating performance and strategic priorities. Candidates for the COO position at the company should have a minimum of a bachelor's degree and at least 10 years' of progressive senior leadership experience in operations or related functions. The role demands a leader with a solid operational background, the ability to manage multi-site operations, and a proven track record of translating strategic plans into actionable initiatives. The ideal candidate will be a high-caliber leader with excellent communication skills, a proactive and data-driven approach to operational strategy, and a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Key competencies include the ability to unify teams, break down silos, and drive enterprise-wide alignment, as well as resilience, decisiveness, and a solutions-oriented mindset, particularly under pressure. Hiring Manager Title Chief Executive Officer Functions - Operations

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