Associate Executive Director

YMCA of Southwest Florida•Venice, FL

2d•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 Y’s cause and promotes and protects its brand and reputation as a global, inclusive organization in the community. The Associate Executive Director contributes to volunteer and staff development, financial development, and collaboration with community stakeholders. Under the direction of the Executive Director, this position oversees assigned departments and programs, including budgets, staffing, program quality, outreach, financial development, and strategic initiatives. On-site attendance is required. The position also serves as Manager on Duty on assigned shifts, providing facility leadership and responding to incidents or emergencies according to association protocols. The role requires regular mobility and manual dexterity, the ability to lift 30 pounds or more, and sufficient strength and agility to supervise programs in indoor and outdoor locations. The work environment is usually moderately noisy.

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 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 complete State of Florida Criminal History Background Check requirements and meet the Association’s background-screening policies.
Adhere to the drug-, alcohol-, and smoke-free workplace policy.
Complete additional training classes as recommended by the supervisor.
Ability to perform the physical demands of the position, including full range of motion, manual and finger dexterity, hand-eye coordination, corrected vision, speech and hearing to a normal range or suitable accommodations, and the 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 the community benefit and impact of the Y to staff, volunteers, members, community leaders, and other stakeholders.
Develop collaborative relationships with organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
Manage budgets for assigned departments, direct resources toward priorities and strategic objectives, and ensure budgets meet or exceed targets.
Recruit, hire, train, and develop an engaged, professional staff team; ensure program staff can provide a high-quality experience.
Develop and direct quality programs that support branch and association goals and strategies.
Plan program and service expansion in coordination with YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
Under the direction of the Executive Director, lead, develop, and coordinate community outreach initiatives and seek collaboration opportunities.
Direct financial development activities in assigned areas, including the Annual Campaign.
Implement branch strategic planning initiatives and provide input on the branch annual operating plan.
Maintain quality and safety standards for facilities and programs.
Attend and 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 enrollments, and support Program Directors on related matters.
Model relationship-building skills, including Listen First, when interacting with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
As Manager on Duty, provide leadership and supervision for the facility during assigned shifts.
Address incidents or emergencies according to association protocols and support staff, members, and participants as needed.
Be present on the floor during assigned shifts, make hourly rounds, and check 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 and perform cleanup as needed.
Walk the facility and gymnasium, greet members, observe staff performance, and check facility cleanliness.
Provide Directors with feedback about observations during shifts through the Manager on Duty report.