Executive Director
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Management
General Management, Operations Management, Project & Program Management
Description
WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS?
Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as an Executive Director. The historical attractions of Richmond and the resort city of Outer Banks, NC are only a short drive away.
Job Type
Full-time
Description
WHY WORK FOR THE YMCA OF SOUTH HAMPTON ROADS?
Take the next step in your career with this rewarding opportunity to join the YMCA of South Hampton Roads as an Executive Director. The historical attractions of Richmond and the resort city of Outer Banks, NC are only a short drive away.
The YMCA of South Hampton Roads association is recognized as a cutting-edge leader in the YMCA movement. The association serves the communities of:
Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Virginia Beach, Eastern Shore of Virginia, Outer Banks, and Elizabeth City, North Carolina at its 26 locations.
Excellent benefits package includes leadership development opportunities and training to
secure a promising future for our employees and our association.
Core Benefits Include
- Health, Long-term disability and life insurance
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Employer contributions to 401A retirement (based on qualified hours)
- 403B retirement plan (employee contributions)
- Free YMCA membership at all locations + 24 hour access
- 50% discount on YMCA child care and camp programs
- Discounts at partner organizations and businesses
- Mobile service providers
- Event tickets
- Educational Institutions and more
- Employee Resource Groups
- Membership in the YMCA Professional Network
- Employee Assistance Program
- Continued development and certification
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. As a part of the YMCA of South Hampton Roads, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality.
We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in
the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
Position Summary
Under the direction of Operations, the Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the assigned location. This position provides Cause-Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations and personal-professional development.
Essential Functions
Division of Duties
- 60% - Supervision of day-to-day operations of the assigned YMCA, including membership engagement and retention, aquatic and sports programming, youth and family programs, and teen programming
- 20% - Leadership of Annual Giving Campaign
- 20% - Board and staff development
- Supervision of all the day-to-day operations of the assigned location
- Develop, manage, and achieve the budget expectations with an emphasis on Membership growth, Child Care, Program Development, Personal Training Revenue, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations and Fundraising
- Responsible for raising funds, based on need & expectation
- Board and staff development
- Relationship development with community partnerships
- Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations
- Implements Association membership strategies that support recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. Creates a member-focused culture and models relationship-building skills in all interactions. Uses YMCA “listen first” skills to understand and respond to the needs, wants, and interests of members. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member satisfaction
- Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services,…
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