Branch Executive Director - Ste. Genevieve County YMCA

This is an incredible opportunity for a proven leader with executive experience to lead the new YMCA in historic Ste. Genevieve, MO. Effective November 1, 2025, the Ste. Genevieve County Community Center will become the Ste. Genevieve County YMCA. This YMCA includes a full facility YMCA, a separate sports complex, a large waterpark, and a free standing fitness center in a neighboring community. The successful candidate will have the exciting task of running a new Y, developing a volunteer board, creating a fundraising model, and assembling a dynamic staff team. Strong fiscal stewardship and exceptional relationship-building skills will be key to launching and sustaining this new YMCA, located about an hour from Downtown St. Louis and only 20 minutes from scenic state parks and conservation areas. Ste. Genevieve offers a rich cultural backdrop and a close-knit community eager for expanded services. If you're mission oriented, driven, and ready to make a lasting impact, we invite you to apply!

The Gateway Region YMCA is one of the leading nonprofit charitable organizations in the St. Louis metropolitan region, with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving health and well being, and supporting and serving our neighbors. For more than 170 years, the Y’s mission has been to put Christian principles into practice through programs designed to build healthy spirits, minds and bodies for all. We do that by being the center of communities, serving more than 260,000 individuals annually through our 24 traditional branches located in St. Louis City, seven Missouri counties and six Illinois counties, as well as YMCA Trout Lodge and YMCA Camp Lakewood, the YMCA Community Development Branch, and our Washington University Campus Y Branch. We aspire to be a safe place by promoting belonging for all. We are a growing and exciting organization where you can flourish, and we would love for you to join us!

• Bachelor's degree in human services, social services, business or equivalent.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Ability to direct total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Experience in management and development of volunteer involvement; 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.
YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.

Full Compensation Package (when applicable):

• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• 403(b) Retirement Savings
• Retirement fund of 12% per pay period after 2 years of full time employment
• 20% Discount on tuition at Missouri Baptist University
• Free household membership to YMCA nationwide
• Discounts on YMCA programs
• Discounts on YMCA Childcare

• Coordinates the development of the branch board and committees. Directs the volunteer activities (policy and program) of the branch.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch.
• Represents and promotes the YMCA in the local community and develops positive working relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities. Develops, maintains, and models collaborative relationships with community agencies in service delivery area.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
• Develops, manages, and monitors the branch operating budget and meet or exceeds budget targets.
• Directs branch strategic planning efforts and develops the annual operating plan of the branch.
• Develops and directs high quality relationship-based member engagement strategies. Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to develop member-focused programs that support the Y mission, goals, and strategies.
• Ensures the safety and maintenance of high quality facilities, grounds, and equipment.
• Directs branch marketing and communication efforts to effectively communicate benefit to the community.
• Serves as a member of Y management and supports the overall objectives of the YMCA.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.