Executive Director

YMCA of the Suncoast • Spring Hill, FL

17d • Onsite

About The Position

The Executive Director is the top administrative branch staff member and is responsible for the day-to-day general administration and direct supervision of the Hernando County YMCA branch. The role leads staff and volunteers and oversees budgeting, expense control, income generation, program development and quality, committee development, community relations and collaborations, long-range planning, and facility maintenance. The Executive Director provides leadership to advance Association goals and the YMCA mission in accordance with Board policies, procedures, and standards.

The newly renovated Hernando County Branch in Spring Hill, Florida, has served its community for more than 30 years. Its facilities include an outdoor pool and splash pad, wellness center with new equipment including EGYM, group exercise rooms, a kids zone, outdoor basketball and pickleball courts, a sports field, and classrooms. The branch offers programs such as swim lessons, summer camp, group exercise, and evidence-based wellness programs, and has community partnerships and an advisory council supporting philanthropic and community development work. Its work focuses on Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility.

Requirements

• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, staff supervision, branch budget development and monitoring, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement and ability to recruit top community leaders.
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• Strong writing, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Must meet YMCA of the Suncoast driving criteria.
• Physical and mental capacity for considerable sitting, standing, walking, written and verbal communication, and handling stress and multiple priorities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business, or equivalent.
• Four or more years of YMCA branch experience.

Responsibilities

• Direct and administer branch operations, including executing policies, developing procedures, staffing, and evaluating programs and operations.
• Plan and conduct programs and activities that use branch facilities, support the YMCA cause, and enhance membership.
• Promote a nurturing and safe environment and report suspicious activity that may indicate child abuse or a violation of the code of conduct.
• Maintain safe, high-quality facilities, grounds, and equipment, including organizing supplies and caring for equipment.
• Promote and monitor membership growth and lead membership cultivation.
• Recruit, hire, supervise, and develop department staff and volunteers using Leadership Competency Model resources.
• Coordinate development of the branch council and committees, direct branch volunteer activities, and work with the Branch Advisory Council.
• Prepare the annual budget for approval by the District Vice President and Senior Vice President/COO; recommend adjustments and administer the budget to support a balanced operating budget.
• Represent and promote the YMCA in the community and build working relationships with organizations, businesses, government entities, and community agencies.
• Communicate YMCA objectives and programs through public media and participation in community organizations.
• Use storytelling to advance the YMCA mission and financial development efforts.
• Organize and conduct Community Support Campaign efforts with staff and volunteers in accordance with Association standards.
• Support overall YMCA objectives, model accountability, professionalism, relationship-based and ethical behavior, and teach and role-model SMART behavior.
• Participate in assigned strategic plan project work groups and advance Youth Development, Healthy Living, Volunteerism, Philanthropy, and Living Our Cause.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Life insurance
• Funded 403B retirement plan with YMCA contributions currently at 12% of earnings
• Subsidized child care
• YMCA facility access
• Discounted program fees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive