Akron Area YMCA​/President and CEO

EXECUTIVE VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT AKRON AREA YMCA PRESIDENT AND CEO

Final date to receive applications: March 11th, 2026

The Akron Area YMCA is an equal opportunity employer. We work to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity.

This is an exciting opportunity for a seasoned, mission‑driven leader to make continuous impact within our YMCA association. The Akron Area YMCA serves a diverse community, helping all people reach their full potential in spirit, mind, and body.

The President and CEO provides visionary and strategic leadership to ensure mission impact, operational excellence, community relevance, and financial sustainability are attained. As the face of the organization this leader will partner with the Board of Directors, staff, philanthropic partners, and community leaders to strengthen our Y’s presence and relevance.

This leader will inspire and empower the team to be committed to our mission and values as we create a welcoming place for all.

• Develop and Implement a Strategic Plan: Work effectively with volunteers, community leaders, and key staff to create and develop a strategic plan that addresses the needs of the communities served by the Y. The plan includes defined organizational strategies, a clear implementation plan with deliverables, and measurable goals.
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  Competencies:
  
  Change Leadership, Communication & Influence, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Program/Project Management.
• Build and Lead Staff: Ensure a talent development system is in place and executed effectively with cultural competence. Hire, motivate, nurture, retain, and hold staff accountable for key objectives. Encourage the team by creating a spirit of camaraderie, connection, and purpose. Create a learning organization to help staff achieve their highest potential.
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  Competencies:
  
  Developing Self & Others, Inclusion, Emotional Maturity, Change Leadership.
• Improve Operating Performance: Engage the board and appropriate staff to develop an annual tactical plan for identifying and achieving key goals and objectives while operating with safe, relevant, and sustainable practices. Quickly address issues that may arise, forecast future needs, and manage and direct the Y’s operations and activities.
  Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Developing Self & Others, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Innovation.
• Position the Y as a Vital Partner for Community Change: Serve as an ambassador for the mission, purpose, and vision for the YMCA within the community. Develop and cultivate relationships with key stakeholders from a variety of backgrounds, upholding the highest standards and values of the Y. Ensure the Y is seen as a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other.
  
  Key
  
  Competencies:
  
  Communication & Influence, Engaging Community, Collaboration.
• Fiscal Management: Use high‑level financial analysis to forecast financial trends, growth, and stability while consistently leading the organization to balance or surplus operations by growing earned revenue and contributions and controlling costs. Empower and guide staff leaders to lead their departments to successful financial operation. Develop and implement stewardship strategies.
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  Competencies:
  
  Fiscal Management, Critical Thinking & Decision Making, Developing Self & Others, Philanthropy.

The Akron Area YMCA, founded in 1870, serves Summit, Medina, and Portage counties through six membership branches, five child‑care locations, and two day/residential camps.

More than a swim and gym, the Akron Area YMCA is a vibrant hub where people of all ages and backgrounds connect and thrive. It offers a diverse range of programs, from top‑quality early‑care and education to impactful youth sports leagues that teach teamwork and character. The Safety Around Water program, offered free to the community, is a cornerstone of programming.

The partnership with the area courts, through Y‑Strong, has led to lasting success for those in recovery from addiction. A full slate of group exercise…