The Ohio Alliance of YMCAs Leadership Academy

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 6 days of in-person meetings and 7 virtual sessions.

2025-2026 Schedule :

2025

• August 1, 10-11 am – Virtual orientation
• August 21-22, 12 pm – 12 pm – In-person opening session and Academy kickoff. Mohican State Park Lodge
• September 19, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
• October 16, 9 am-4 pm – One-day in-person session. Delaware YMCA
• November 21, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
• November 22-December 3 – individual coaching calls
• December 19, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session

2026

• January 8-9, 12 pm-12 pm – In-person session, Mohican State Park Lodge
• January 12-February 13 – Peer visits
• January 20-30 – Individual Coaching Calls
• February 20, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
• March 13, 10 am-12 pm – Virtual session
• April 16 – Final Presentation, Recognition & Awards Luncheon, Location TBA (Columbus area)