Associate Executive Director

Overview

The JF Hurley Family YMCA seeks a mission-driven Associate Executive Director to oversee branch operations, programs, and risk management. The JF Hurley Family YMCA is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven servant leader to serve as Associate Executive Director. This key leadership position plays an integral role in advancing the YMCA’s cause by ensuring exceptional day-to-day branch operations while modeling the Y’s core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility.

Under the direction of the COO/Branch Executive, the Associate Executive Director is responsible for the daily operational oversight of the branch, providing direct leadership and supervision to multiple program areas, including Youth Sports and Youth Development (camp, after school, and teen initiatives). This role works closely with department leaders to ensure programs are high-quality, safe, inclusive, and aligned with the YMCA’s mission and strategic priorities.

In addition to operational leadership, the Associate Executive Director will champion the branch’s risk management efforts, partnering with the Vice President of Risk to ensure a strong culture of safety, compliance, and accountability. This includes implementing and monitoring policies and procedures, supporting staff training, and proactively identifying and addressing potential risks to protect members, staff, and the organization. The ideal candidate is a hands-on, servant-hearted leader who embraces the YMCA philosophy, leads by example, and takes pride in doing what it takes to get the job done.

This individual will demonstrate strong organizational skills, sound judgment, and the ability to build trusting relationships with staff, volunteers, and community partners—ensuring the JF Hurley Family YMCA remains a safe, welcoming, and impactful place for all.