Branch Executive Director

About the Williams Family YMCA

A premier community YMCA with strong family engagement and a thriving tennis culture.

The Williams Family YMCA is a place where families find community, children discover their potential, and people of all ages are encouraged to live healthier, more connected lives.

Serving Jacksonville's Mandarin community, Williams is known for fostering meaningful relationships and creating welcoming spaces where everyone feels they belong. The branch plays an important role in helping youth build confidence, supporting families through every stage of life, and creating opportunities for individuals to strengthen their health and well-being.

A defining feature of the Williams Family YMCA is its vibrant tennis community. Home to one of the region's premier clay-court tennis complexes, Williams brings together players of all ages and abilities while creating opportunities for competition, mentorship, personal growth, and lifelong friendships. The program reflects the YMCA's belief that recreation can be a powerful tool for building connection, confidence, and community.

For the right leader, Williams offers the opportunity to cultivate a people-first culture where staff, volunteers, and members thrive. The Executive Director will play a key role in developing future YMCA leaders, strengthening community relationships, and building upon a legacy of excellence while positioning the branch for continued growth and impact.

Lead with Purpose. Build Community. Change Lives.

At the YMCA, we believe that everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive. As our next Branch Executive Director, you will have the unique opportunity to lead a dynamic YMCA branch that serves as a cornerstone of our community.

We are seeking a mission-driven, strategic, and relationship-focused leader who is a passionate and forward-thinking executive with a proven track record of advancing organizational impact. The ideal candidate will demonstrate success in developing and engaging a strong branch board, growing philanthropic support through annual giving, strengthening community relationships, increasing membership and program participation, and leading initiatives that expand the YMCA’s mission and impact within the community.

Working for the YMCA means joining a cause-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. As a Branch Executive Director, you will:

• Make a meaningful impact on the lives of children, families, and seniors.
• Lead a talented and dedicated team of staff and volunteers.
• Build relationships that create lasting community change.
• Develop innovative programs that meet critical community needs.
• Grow professionally through leadership development opportunities and YMCA networks.

• 8+ years overall leadership experience or closely related non-profit.
• 2+ years of successful experience managing large teams in an executive level/senior management position.
• Demonstrated success in securing philanthropic support and leading annual fundraising efforts, preferably generating $100,000 or more annually through annual campaigns, donor cultivation, grants, sponsor ships, or community partnerships.
• A history of success in:
  • Financial and budget management
  • Staff supervision and team development
  • Strategic planning and goal achievement
  • Community partnership development
  • Membership and Program Management
• Must pass Level 2 Background Screening. Level 2 is a fingerprint check of state and federal criminal history information conducted through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

• Bachelor's Degree
• Previous YMCA leadership experience.
• YMCA Organizational Leader Certification or willingness to obtain.
• Experience leading multi-department operations and managing complex organizations.