Associate Executive Director

Job Type

Full-time

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.

• 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. In the Y, 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.

Under the direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director is responsible for overseeing the daily operations. This position provides cause-driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal oversight, financial development, program administration, facility and equipment stewardship, community relations, and personal and professional development.

• 65% Direct leadership of all day-to-day operations
• 20% - Property Management
• 10% - Leadership role in the Annual Impact Fund
• 5% - Staff development of direct reports

• Supervise all the day-to-day operations of the assigned location.
• Develop, manage, and achieve the budget expectations with an emphasis on licensed childcare programs, Events and Rentals, Sports and Aquatic programming, Community Relations, and Fundraising.
• Assist with all fundraising efforts with an emphasis on staff and community giving.
• Support board development by assisting the Executive Director in recruiting three new board members annually and leading a board subcommittee.
• Oversee property management, ensuring the upkeep of all grounds and facilities.
• Foster relationship development with key home office leaders, including VPs of various product lines.

• Develop, manage, and monitor operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.
• Initiate adjustments to operations to ensure a balanced budget.
• Ensure completion of monthly variance reports and forecasting.

• Implements Association childcare strategies that support recruitment of new participants and retention of existing participants. 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 participants. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure participant satisfaction
• Develops long-range plans for the expansion of programs and services in harmony with overall YMCA objectives. Monitors the achievements of these objectives and exercises appropriate action to assure the achievements of the objectives are of the highest quality programs…