Associate Executive Director - Central City Family YMCA

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Job Description

Are you a seasoned YMCA or nonprofit leader ready for your next big opportunity? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where you can lead membership, oversee multiple program lines, and drive meaningful community impact?

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is seeking an exceptional Associate Executive Director to lead our Central City and Downtown branches. This is more than a job - it’s a career-defining opportunity to shape growth, innovation, and community transformation in one of Florida’s most vibrant cities.

As the Associate Executive Director, you will oversee operations, programs, teams, and membership across two Y locations with a combined $2.5M operating budget and more than 1,800 household memberships. You will lead diverse programs serving youth, families, and adults while playing a central role in a transformational redevelopment project that includes a new four-story YMCA in a 1.6 million-square-foot mixed-use community.

The Tampa YMCA is recognized for developing leaders from within. Many current executive directors began their careers here, and others have advanced to senior roles across the Y movement. This position offers high visibility, influence, and the chance to make a lasting community impact.

Why This Role is Unmissable

• Oversee two YMCA locations, programs, teams, and membership engagement
• Opportunity for career growth within the Y movement and national YMCA leadership
• Lead a major redevelopment project and shape a new flagship facility
• Manage a $2.5M budget and programs serving 1,800 households
• Collaborate with senior leaders and community partners to expand impact
  
  

What We Offer

• Robust Benefits: 12% retirement contribution, health insurance, generous PTO, work/life support
• Supportive Culture: Values-driven environment with strong leadership and collaborative colleagues
• Financial Stability: Well-managed organization with continuous investment in people and facilities
• Tampa Bay Lifestyle: No state income tax, sunny climate, world-class beaches, parks, biking trails, vibrant urban neighborhoods, and easy access via Tampa International Airport
  
  

Qualifications

Who You Are

• Experienced in leading multi-line YMCA or nonprofit operations (>$1M revenue, 1,000 memberships preferred)
• Skilled in membership growth, program innovation, volunteer engagement, and fiscal management
• Strong communicator and relationship-builder with change leadership experience
• Strategic thinker with initiative, growth mindset, and data-informed decision-making
• Able to inspire, coach, and develop staff and volunteers to achieve shared goals
  
  

Essential Functions

Membership & Program Quality and Growth

• Achieve all goals and objectives as defined by the Association scorecard, including net promoter scores, revenue growth, operating margin, and membership expansion.
• Ensure compliance with all Tampa Y policies, procedures, and best practices, including those related to emergency preparedness, child abuse prevention, and risk management.
• Guarantee that all staff are properly trained in safety, emergency response, and incident reporting procedures.
• In collaboration with the District Executive Director, maintain safe, clean, and well-functioning facilities, coordinating repairs and improvements with the Property Management team.
• Participate actively in the Executive Leadership Team and Association program cabinet groups.
• Ensure full compliance with Preschool Licensing Standards and ACA Day Camp Standards.
• Lead or support Association initiatives as assigned.
  
  

Development and Fundraising

• Partner with the District Executive Director and Association Development Team to establish and achieve Annual Giving Campaign goals.
• Identify and cultivate opportunities for capital, endowment, and grant funding.
• Build and maintain relationships with current and potential donors, community leaders, and funding partners.
• Advance community awareness of YMCA impact areas and promote the Y’s mission as a community leader and partner.
• Ensure compliance with Association standards for donor cultivation, solicitation, recognition, and stewardship.
  
  

Advisory Board and Volunteer Leadership

• Support the District Executive Director and SVP of Operations in cultivating an active and engaged Urban Advisory Board.
• Recruit, develop, and inspire key community leaders to serve as volunteers and board members.
• Represent the YMCA in the local community, building partnerships with civic organizations, government agencies, schools, and businesses.
• Strengthen the Y’s presence and advocacy role within the community through consistent visibility and relationship management.
  
  

Fiscal Management

• Manage center budgets to achieve or exceed assigned operating margins.
• Monitor financial performance, analyze trends, and develop corrective plans as needed.
• Utilize key metrics and data to drive decision-making and identify growth opportunities.
• Develop and implement strategies to expand membership, program participation, and community impact within Association guidelines.
  
  

Team Leadership

• Provide leadership, direction, and support to all center staff, fostering a culture aligned with the Y’s mission, values, and member-focused service.
• Recruit, develop, motivate, and retain a passionate, high-performing team.
• Support professional growth of direct reports and promote leadership development across the team.
• Lead or support Association projects, design teams, and innovation initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in all required meetings, trainings, and community events.
• Demonstrate the ability to perform essential duties of supervised staff as needed.
  
  

Key Relationships

Supervisor: District Executive Director

Internal Partners

• Association Vice President of Membership
• Association Senior Vice President of Operations – Youth Development
• Association Service Departments
  
  

Direct Reports

• Pool Manager
• Wellness Director and/or Coordinators
• Membership Director
• Program Directors and/or Coordinators
• Others as assigned
  
  

A full version of the job description can be reviewed on our careers site here.

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