Executive Director
YMCA of the USA
Virginia Beach, VA
Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as an Executive Director. Job Description Under the direction of the Division Vice President, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned location. This position provides Cause-Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations and personal and professional development. Qualifications
- Strong business operations background with a proven track record for producing growth, annual giving and strong financial management
- Bachelor’s Degree is preferred in Human Services, Business Management, or equivalent
- Five or more years of successful management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency in the health & wellness, business or related field Supervision of full and part-time employees and accountability for annual budget exceeding $1 million
- Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision, development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial development, marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development
- Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
- YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred
- Requires a person of maturity and good judgment, who can operate with a minimum of guidance from the Vice President of Operations
- Requires ability to exercise appropriate independent judgment, to assess facts and issues, and make non-routine decisions regarding day-to-day operational problems and issues
- Requires effective team-building and team-leadership skills
- Must maintain cooperative, functional relationships with senior leadership team, peers, and subordinates
- Must maintain positive, energetic attitude toward YMCA work, goals, and values
- Must have ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day, and to travel as needed for operational management, including on-site presence in managing major operational problems
- Must have superior oral and written communication skills and the ability to respond to a wide variety of constituencies, including staff, volunteers, members, program participants, vendors, community leaders, etc.
- Performs the duties of direct reports as needed
- Physically able to successfully complete required job functions, including use of hands, arms, fingers, able to talk and hear, use a computer, sit and stand, regularly move/lift up to 50 pounds, enter all YMCA environments (office spaces, indoor and outdoor maintenance/mechanical areas, fitness areas, pool and pool space, camping areas, unimproved outdoor locations and other program areas)
- Continuous operations requiring attention to detail and multi-tasking
- Physically able to successfully complete required certifications
- 60% - Supervision of day to day operations of the assigned YMCA including membership engagement and retention, aquatic and sports programming, youth and family programs, and teen programming
- 20% - Leadership of Annual Giving Campaign
- 20% - Board and staff development
- Supervision of all the day-to-day operations of the assigned location
- Develop, manage, and achieve the budget expectations with an emphasis on Membership growth, Child Care, Program Development, Personal Training Revenue, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations and Fundraising
- Responsible for raising funds, based on need & expectation
- Board and staff development
- Relationship development with community partnerships
- Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations
- Implements Association membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Uses YMCA “listen first” skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants and interests of members. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction
- Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives. Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to ensure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs and services
- Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities
- Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment
- Development and supervision of the Family Center operations Recruits, hires, trains, develops, and leads employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
- Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Responsible for supervision of exempt and non-exempt employees
- Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
- Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving annual support (Annual Giving) campaign
- Provides leadership to the Board of Managers and related committees
- Incorporates character development within the activities of the YMCA
- Assists in all areas as assigned by supervisor
- Communication & Influence
- Fiscal Management
- Engaging Community
Posted 2025-07-25
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