Associate Executive Director

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Venice, FL

3d•$60,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Executive Director is a member of the branch leadership team and helps ensure successful day-to-day branch operations while advancing initiatives and engagement aligned with branch and association goals. The role stewards the YMCA’s cause and promotes and protects its brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization. It contributes to volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director leads community outreach initiatives, develops relationships and collaborations, directs assigned programs and financial development activities, manages department budgets, supports strategic planning, and helps maintain quality and safety standards. The position also serves as Manager on Duty, providing facility leadership and supervision during assigned shifts, responding to incidents according to association protocols, and supporting staff, members, and participants. On-site attendance is required. The work involves indoor and outdoor program locations and a usually moderate noise level. Physical demands include a full range of motion and manual dexterity, and sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities. The ability to lift 30 pounds or more is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Requirements

One to two years of related managerial or team leadership experience.
Exemplary customer service skills.
Ability to direct multiple teams through supervision of volunteers and staff, budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, program development, and fundraising.
Ability to conduct authentic conversations with staff about expectations and identify potential for leadership advancement.
Knowledge of the community served and understanding of its needs.
Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
High level of professionalism, including excellent communication and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required.
Annual completion of YMCA compliance trainings.
Successfully meet State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and the Association’s background-screening policies.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Ability to lift 30 pounds or more and sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in varied indoor and outdoor locations.
Ability to meet the stated physical demands, including full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision, speech, and hearing to the normal range or suitable accommodations.
On-site attendance is required.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Working knowledge of the fitness industry and certification requirements.
YMCA Multi-team/Branch Leader or Organizational Leader certification.
Current accredited and nationally recognized wellness certification.
Additional training classes as recommended by the Supervisor.

Responsibilities

Communicate the community benefit and impact of the YMCA to staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Develop positive working relationships and collaborations with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Manage the budgeting process for assigned departments and ensure resources support priorities and strategic objectives and operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop an engaged, professional staff team; ensure program staff are equipped to provide a high-quality experience.
Develop and direct high-quality programs that support branch and association goals and strategies, and establish plans to expand programs and services.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, lead, develop, and coordinate community outreach initiatives and seek opportunities for collaboration.
Direct financial development activities in assigned areas, including the Annual Campaign.
Implement branch strategic planning initiatives and provide input to the branch’s annual operating plan.
Maintain quality and safety standards for facilities and programs.
Attend and participate actively in association Core Business Leader meetings and statewide Peer Community Groups.
Coordinate reporting and analyze data to maximize results.
Coordinate program registration and marketing efforts to maximize enrollment and provide ongoing support to Program Directors on related issues.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, in interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
While serving as Manager on Duty, provide leadership and supervision for the facility and respond to incidents or emergencies according to association protocols.
Be present on the floor during assigned shifts, make rounds, and check areas hourly.
Greet members and visitors professionally, represent the YMCA leadership team, and enforce visitor policies to ensure facility security.
Assist front desk staff by distributing equipment, answering telephones, giving Cause Driven tours, and providing program information.
Check locker-room cleanliness and perform cleanup as needed.
Walk the facility and gymnasium, greet members, observe staff performance, check facility cleanliness, and provide Directors with feedback in the MOD report.