Executive Director - J. Douglas Williams YMCA Family Center

Executive Director in Central Florida! Manage operations, staff, wellness, & sports programs to empower the community. Apply now!

Job Description

Under the general direction of the District Executive/District Vice President, the Executive Director manages the overall operations of a Family Center, including staff and programs. The Executive Director supervises, develops and implements a full range of services including Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Sports and Family Programs, Facilities Management, Scholarship and Board Development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management in health and wellness or similar industry experience required.
• Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience with fiscal management, including budget development, revenue growth, member retention, fundraising, program management, community relationship building required.
• Experience in working closely with volunteers required; board leadership and/or volunteer leadership committees highly preferred.
• Microsoft Office proficiency required. With the ability to learn and adapt to new technology. Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures.
• Must obtain within 60 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Creates vision and establishes direction: thinks strategically; plans for future operational growth; implements business objectives.
• Effectively develops and manages people and resources: leads effectively; advocates diversity; develops and recognizes people/resources; engages in problem solving; manages conflicts; possesses high-level organizational skills.
• Creates and maintains a focus on membership and program growth: engage and connect with members; responds to members’ needs; builds relationships; focuses on quality standards.
• Builds community resources (involvement, volunteers and financial development): builds community relationships; tells the Y story; builds Board leadership; embraces and demonstrates commitment to volunteerism; understands and implements the fundraising process.
• Models professionalism and communicates effectively: exudes integrity; inspires others; exhibits expert level of verbal and written communication; promotes and represents the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida.
• Manage the Family Center’s operational budget to achieve a positive financial surplus and positive revenue growth.
• Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level of department leads for the Family Center. Supervise department leadership and Family Center staff. Establish training and career succession plan for department leads.
• Provide leadership to Family Center staff through establishment of high-performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, and staff meetings.
• Direct Family Center Membership strategies and initiatives, resulting in positive growth of membership revenue and units.
• Guide positive growth in Family Center member retention through activity usage and participation in the core programs of Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Family Programs, and Volunteers.
• Develop and implement quality programs and schedules to meet the needs of members. Encourage and listen to member feedback to improve program quality.
• Identify and employ best practices in systems and technology to support efficient and effective management of the Family Center.
• Maximize facility and equipment usage during operating hours. Manage and maintain clean facilities, property, and equipment within the Family Center.
• Oversee the employee safety program and ensure that liability risk exposures are identified and resolved within the Family Center.
• Develop Family Center Annual Campaign and Scholarship initiatives to grow scholarship participants, revenue, donors, and volunteers.
• Promote the YMCA of Central Florida’s special events throughout the community and family center.
• Collaborate with Board of Directors and volunteer committees to educate the community about the work of the YMCA of Central Florida and its mission.
• Engage, recruit and develop key community leaders for the Board of Directors. Maintain contacts with political, business, and civic leaders, as well as community groups and schools to develop a solid volunteer structure.
• Provide leadership and understanding of the mission of the YMCA of Central Florida to staff, members and the community. Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
• Serve as a member of the association management team to support and impact the overall objectives of the association.
• All other duties assigned by Management.