Associate Executive Director

About the role

The Associate Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, providing cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, financial development, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all day-to-day operations of the assigned location
• Develop, manage, and achieve budget expectations with an emphasis on licensed childcare programs, Events and Rentals, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations, and Fundraising
• Assist with all fundraising efforts with an emphasis on staff and community giving
• Support board development by assisting the Executive Director in recruiting new board members and leading a board subcommittee
• Oversee property management, ensuring the upkeep of all grounds and facilities
• Foster relationship development with key home office leaders
• Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets to meet or exceed targets
• Implement Association childcare strategies to support recruitment and retention of participants
• Create a member-focused culture and model relationship-building skills in all interactions
• Develop long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the local community by developing positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities

Requirements

• Strong business operations background with a proven track record for producing growth, annual giving, and strong financial management
• Bachelor's Degree in a child-related field or Sports Management/Recreation/Health Sciences preferred, or 48 semester hours or 72 quarter hours of college credit
• 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
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will have a strong business operations background, excellent leadership and communication skills, and the ability to work independently with a minimum of guidance. They will also have a proven track record of producing growth, annual giving, and strong financial management.

Skills

• Effective team-building and team-leadership skills
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and make non-routine decisions
• Superior oral and written communication skills
• Ability to respond to emergencies 24 hours a day and travel as needed

Working Conditions

This role requires daily onsite work and occasional after-hours response. Candidates must be able to reliably commute to the assigned location and reside within approximately 30 miles or 45 minutes of the worksite by their start date.