Associate Executive Director

YMCA OF SOUTHWEST FLORIDA•Sarasota, FL

10d•$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, brand, and reputation in the community, and contributes to volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. On-site attendance is required. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director leads assigned departments and programs, manages budgets, supports branch strategic planning, directs financial development activities including the Annual Campaign, and coordinates outreach, registration, marketing, reporting, and data analysis. The position also maintains facility and program quality and safety, develops staff, and participates in association and statewide leadership groups. As Manager on Duty, the Associate Executive Director provides facility leadership and supervision during assigned shifts, responds to incidents and emergencies according to association protocols, conducts hourly rounds, greets members and visitors, supports front desk staff, monitors facility cleanliness and staff performance, and documents observations for Directors.

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 have authentic conversations with staff to clarify 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 are required.
Annual completion of YMCA Compliance Trainings.
Successfully meet State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and Association background-screening policies.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Complete additional training classes as recommended by the Supervisor.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, and corrected vision, speech, and hearing or appropriate accommodations.
Ability to lift 30 pounds or more.
Sufficient strength, agility, and mobility to perform essential functions and supervise program activities in a variety of indoor and outdoor locations.

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.

Responsibilities

Communicate community benefit and the YMCA’s impact to staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Develop positive, collaborative relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Manage assigned department budgeting to direct resources toward priorities and strategic objectives and ensure operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop an engaged, professional staff team, ensuring program staff are equipped to provide a high-quality experience.
Develop and direct high-quality programs that support branch and association goals, and plan program and service expansion in alignment with YMCA objectives.
Lead, develop, and coordinate community outreach initiatives under the direction of the Executive Director, and pursue opportunities for collaboration.
Direct financial development activities in assigned areas, including the Annual Campaign.
Implement branch strategic planning initiatives and provide input into the branch annual operating plan.
Maintain quality and safety standards for facilities and programs.
Attend and actively participate 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 enrollments and support Program Directors on related issues.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, when interacting with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
While Manager on Duty, lead and supervise the facility, respond to incidents or emergencies according to association protocols, and support staff, members, and participants.
Be present on the floor during assigned shifts, conduct hourly rounds, and check facility areas.
Greet members and visitors professionally and ensure facility security by enforcing visitor policies.
Assist front desk staff by distributing equipment, answering telephones, providing Cause Driven tours, and sharing program information.
Check locker-room cleanliness and perform cleanup as needed.
Walk the facility and gymnasium, greet members, observe staff performance, and monitor facility cleanliness.
Provide Directors with feedback on shift observations through the MOD report.