Associate Executive Director

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Sarasota, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Executive Director is a member of the branch leadership team, responsible for supporting successful day-to-day branch operations and 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 in the community. It contributes to staff and volunteer development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director leads community outreach initiatives, develops collaborations, directs financial development activities in assigned areas—including the Annual Campaign—and implements branch strategic planning initiatives. The position manages assigned department budgets, develops high-quality programs and services, supports staff, and helps ensure facilities and programs meet quality and safety standards. On-site attendance is required. The role also serves as Manager on Duty on assigned shifts, providing facility leadership and supervision, responding to incidents and emergencies according to association protocols, making hourly rounds, supporting front desk staff, assisting members and visitors, monitoring facility cleanliness and security, and providing feedback to directors through MOD reports.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
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 an 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.
Adherence to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Complete additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.
Physical ability to maintain a full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, and hand-eye coordination; corrected vision, speech, and hearing within the normal range, or sufficient accommodations to complete assigned tasks.
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.
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 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, direct resources toward priorities and strategic objectives, and ensure operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop an engaged and 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.
Establish plans to expand programs and services in alignment with YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
Lead, develop, and coordinate community outreach initiatives under the direction of the Executive Director, and seek opportunities for future collaboration.
Direct financial development activities in assigned areas, including the Annual Campaign.
Implement branch strategic planning initiatives and provide input on the branch’s 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 to maximize enrollment and support Program Directors on related issues.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, in interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
While Manager on Duty, provide leadership and supervision for the facility, respond to incidents and emergencies according to association protocols, and support staff, members, and participants.
Be present on the floor during assigned Manager on Duty shifts and make hourly rounds of facility areas.
Greet members and visitors professionally and help 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, perform cleanup as needed, and observe facility and gymnasium conditions and staff performance.
Provide directors with feedback from observations during shifts through the MOD report.