Associate Executive Director

Under the leadership and direction of the Executive Director, the Associate Executive Director is responsible daily for creating a transformative Y Experience for our members, program participants, and employees at their Center as well as supporting Centers within their operations group. The Associate Executive Director must be able to lead and manage people to execute exemplary customer service, high-quality programs and clean, well-maintained facilities and equipment.

The Associate Executive Director must be or become a subject matter expert and innovator in the core programs of the Y including, but not limited to, membership, health and wellness, aquatics, sports, family programming, and any additional Center-specific programs.

The Associate Executive Director will support the successful execution of the YMCA of Greater Boston’s strategic imperatives to be a charity, partner, and employer of choice for years to come. Innovation will be a key area of growth for the Associate Executive Director, and the employees they supervise

The Associate Executive Director is someone who shows promise to be an Executive Director. The Associate Executive Director will receive coaching and engage in developmental experiences to prepare them for an Executive Director role including board development and fundraising.

• Bachelor's degree in exercise science, human services, recreation, business, or related field, plus three years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred.
• Five or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit agency.
• Ability to direct assigned operations including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations and program development/management.
• Demonstrated ability in cross-functional work across operations groups and teams.
• Ability to coach team members in their Center and across the Centers in their operations group.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise and coach managers and leaders of people.
• Prefer knowledge of and previous experience with one or more core programs of the Y including, but not limited to, membership, health and wellness, aquatics, sports, family programming, and any additional branch specific programs.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
• CPR, First Aid & other program specific certifications required upon or after hire.