The Ohio Alliance of YMCAs Leadership Academy
The Ohio Alliance of YMCAs Leadership Academy is for Ohio YMCA staff to prepare them for leadership in the Y.
The application period for the 2026-2027 Cohort is open now and will close on July 23rd.
What it is….
- A 9-month cohort-based program for aspiring Y leaders
- Limited to 20 participants – application process and pre-requisites included
- General Leadership Development and branch executive leadership development
- Focus on developing skills, expertise, and competencies in the four competency areas of: Advancing Mission & Cause, Building Relationships, Leading Operations, and Developing & Inspiring People
Who it’s for….
- YMCA Leadership Staff at a Director level or higher
- One year of employment at an Ohio YMCA
- Must have budget and staff supervision responsibilities at their YMCA
- Commitment to the YMCA Profession
- Supervisor/CEO support and endorsement
- Commit to full and active engagement and participation in every session throughout the program, approximately 66 hours in total. 20+ hours of homework/planning in addition to 7 days of in-person meetings and 6 virtual sessions.
2026-2027 Schedule :
2026
- August 7, 10-11 am – Virtual orientation
- August 27-28, 12 pm – 12 pm – In-person opening session and Academy kickoff. Mohican State Park Lodge
- August 29-September 24 – Small Group Coaching Calls
- September 25, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
- October 22, 10 am-4 pm – One-day in-person session. Delaware YMCA
- November 20, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
- November 23-December 4 – individual coaching calls
- December 18, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
2027
- January 7-8, 12 pm-12 pm – In-person session, Mohican State Park Lodge
- January 9-March 4 – Peer visits
- February 5, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
- February 6 – March 4 – Individual Coaching Calls
- March 5, 10 am-4 pm – In-person session, Delaware YMCA
- April 6-7 – Final Presentation & Recognition , Hyatt Regency Downtown Columbus