District Executive Director - Oviedo YMCA Family Center

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the general direction of the Vice President of Operations, the District Executive Director manages the overall operations of multiple Family Centers, including staff and programs. The District Executive Director supervises, develops and implements a full range of services including Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Sports and Family Programs, Facilities Management, Scholarship and Board Development.

OUR CULTURE

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. We are the Y.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Requirements

LEAD MULTIPLE FAMILY CENTERS

Provide strategic and operational leadership for assigned Family Centers, ensuring alignment with the YMCA of Central Florida's mission, strategic priorities, and operational standards. Partner with Executive Directors, Associate Executive Directors, Operations Directors, and department leaders to drive operational excellence, leadership consistency, and achievement of key performance indicators across assigned Family Centers.

FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP

Oversee the financial performance of assigned Family Centers by building, managing and forecasting operating budgets, monitoring financial results, identifying opportunities for growth, and ensuring responsible stewardship of organizational resources.

TALENT LEADERSHIP

Recruit, develop, coach, and retain high-performing leadership teams. Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, engagement, succession planning and continuous professional development while supporting leadership succession planning. Provide ongoing coaching, performance management, and leadership development for direct reports and center leadership to strengthen organizational effectiveness and talent readiness.

OPERATIONAL EXCELLENCE

Drive consistent execution of operational standards, policies, and best practices across assigned Family Centers to ensure high-quality member experiences and operational efficiency. Partner with Association support departments to implement organizational initiatives, improve operational processes, leverage technology, and promote continuous improvement.

MEMBERSHIP & PROGRAM GROWTH

Lead strategies that strengthen membership growth, member retention, program participation, and overall member engagement across assigned Family Centers. Ensure programs, services, and schedules reflect community needs while maintaining consistent quality, operational excellence, and alignment with YMCA standards.

RISK MANAGEMENT & FACILITY OPERATIONS

Promote a culture of safety, compliance, and accountability by partnering with center leadership to proactively identify and address operational, safety, and risk management priorities while maintaining YMCA standards and regulatory requirements. Ensure assigned Family Centers maintain safe, clean, welcoming, and well-maintained facilities that support exceptional member experiences. Report all accidents/incidents to your supervisor and follow the Association’s employee and member injury reporting procedures.

COMMUNITY & VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP

Partner with center leadership to strengthen community relationships, philanthropic efforts, volunteer and donor engagement, and the Annual Campaign while supporting the long-term sustainability and impact of assigned Family Centers. Collaborate with Association Development team to develop fundraising strategies to achieve Centers’ annual philanthropy goals Develop strong and engaged Center Advisory boards that actively participate in fundraising efforts and advocate for the Y in the community

ASSOCIATION LEADERSHIP

Partner with the Vice President of Operations to implement Association-wide initiatives, support organizational priorities, and promote consistency, collaboration, and leadership continuity across assigned Family Centers. Serve as an active member of the Association leadership team, contributing to organizational planning, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic decision-making.

MISSION

Champion and model the YMCA of Central Florida's mission, values, and culture while creating an inclusive, high-performing environment for staff, volunteers, members, and the communities served. All other duties as assigned by management

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree required; degree in business, management, operations, sport management, or a related field preferred. Master's degree preferred. Minimum of Five or more years of progressively responsible leadership experience in YMCA operations, including financial management, membership growth and retention, program management, fundraising, facility operations, and community engagement. Strong budget and financial management acumen; experience building and forecasting budgets Experience working with nonprofit Boards of Directors and volunteer leadership required. Strong leadership, coaching, communication, relationship-building, organizational, and problem-solving skills with the ability to develop high-performing teams and manage multiple priorities. Proficient in Microsoft Office and other business technology applications. CPR/AED and First Aid certifications required or ability to obtain within established timeframe.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Must be willing to work a flexible schedule, which may include weekends and holidays as needed. Must be willing to work an on-call schedule rotation as required. Must be willing to travel within Central Florida. Must have a valid Driver license. The employee is required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. The physical activities of this position include: stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, feeling, and repetitive motions. Talking is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word. Hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, with or without correction. Required to sit or stand for extended periods of time while demonstrating manual dexterity in order to accurately work on the phone, computer keyboard, and other equipment. The employee must be able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. The employee is required to have close visual acuity, along with the visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned, preparing and analyzing data and figures, transcribing, viewing a computer screen, extensive reading, or to make general observations of facilities or structures. Must possess auditory and verbal capabilities in order to adequately communicate via phone and in person. The employee is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

DISCLAIMERS

Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and employment verification. Some positions may additionally require a successful drug and/or credit check screening. All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties. This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management. #J-18808-Ljbffr YMCA of Central Florida