Make a difference while advancing your career at the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington!We are a leading non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. We are currently seeking a highly motivated and experienced individual to join our team as the Associate Executive Director. This is an exciting opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of individuals and families while contributing to the growth and success of our organization.Position: Associate Executive Director Salary: $70,000.00Job DescriptionThe Associate Executive Director creates and maintains a supportive, positive atmosphere that welcomes and respects all individuals, promotes the potential of all, and provides a quality experience to our community. As a Y leader, this position oversees the department operations of a Y branch, including membership, healthy living, aquatics, early learning, school age enrichment, summer camp, and facility excellence. The ideal candidate will build and support strong programs that support community needs while leading branch teams of engaged cause driven leaders. This position provides leadership to the YMCA Alexandria's team members, creates meaningful high quality experiences and ensures successful daily operations of the branch. Your leadership skills, strong organizational abilities, and commitment to the Y’s mission will be essential to the success of this role.Some of the exciting things you will be responsible for as the Associate Executive Director are:Work with Executive Director to develop, implement and manage operating plans that promote program and membership growth for the YProvide leadership and direction to staff members, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment. Ensure the delivery of high-quality programs and services that align with the Y’s mission and meet the needs of the community.Continuously evaluate the scope of programs to identify new opportunities to grow existing programs and create new programs that serve the needs of our members and program participantsBuild a culture of high program quality and experience in all assigned areasCreate and embrace a diverse and inclusive Y community to increase our local impactLead direct reports to create a cause driven, interdependent, and unified teamRecruit, hire, train and supervise a highly-skilled cause driven leadersOversee budgeting and financial management, ensuring responsible fiscal practices and resource allocation.Participate in fundraising activities and initiatives to support the Y’s financial sustainability. QualificationsPrevious leadership experience at a YMCA or similar non-profit organization strongly preferredBachelors degree or equivalent experience5 or more years of experience supervising staff and leading program areasStrong verbal and written communication skills Success leading teams and individualsFacility management experienceStrong customer service skills and ability to create a customer focused culture The Y provides an exciting and collaborative work environment and an extensive benefits package including: 10% employer-funded retirement plan. 403(b) and ROTH employee retirement savings planHigh quality healthcare with employer contributionFree YMCA membership for you and your familyA generous paid time off packageNumerous professional development opportunities; an exciting and collaborative work environment; and the ability to work with creative, talented, and diverse individuals.Reduced rates for childcare and other Y programsOpportunities for you and your family to participate in programs to improve your health and well-beingEmployer paid life and disability insuranceAccess to numerous supplemantal benefit plans including pet insurance; critical illness insurance, legal insurance, enhanced vision plans, and family life insurance to name a few. Join the Y today!The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington operates 17 facilities in the District of Columbia, Maryland, and northern Virginia and impacts the lives of more than 250,000 youth and adults each year. A leader in innovation, the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington has made an impact in advancing health and education initiatives and strengthening the communities we serve. If your next career move includes leaving a legacy, this is the role for you!The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identification, sexual orientation, age, or disability status.