Athletics Executive & Community-Impact Leader

YMCA of Greater Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of Greater Montgomery is seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Athletics to lead sports and recreation across locations, align plans with the YMCA’s mission, and drive revenue-generating programs. Reporting to the Sr.

VP/COO, this role oversees budgeting, partnerships, and staff leadership of Sports Directors and Cabinet. The VP will develop department plans, supervise operations, ensure program quality, and foster community relationships while upholding the YMCA five

Qualifications

• Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
• Five or more years in sports management, recreation or hospitality industry.
• Knowledge and experience in operations, including staff supervision and development, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.
• Experience supporting and leading strategic athletic partnerships within communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of department's strategic plan and ensuring alignment with the association’s overall strategy.
• Oversee sports portfolio-specific plans within Recreation and Athletics.
• Models relationship-building skills in all interactions with staff, volunteers, members, and the community.
• Cultivates, fosters, and advances key strategic partnerships to enhance the YMCA’s work in the community.
• Managing relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including community partners and facility users.
• Providing day-to-day leadership and performance management of the Sports leadership team.
• Develops, manages, and monitors operating budgets and meets or exceeds budget targets. Monitors monthly financial reports to ensure that revenue targets are met, and expenses are controlled.
• Fosters a climate of innovation to ensure the operational growth of the YMCA through program expansion, volunteer recruitment and retention, pricing strategies, and collaborations to meet the needs of the Community and achieve Association operating objectives. Directs staff & volunteers in the development of member-focused programs and leads branch staff in the planning, development and implementation of new program initiatives and activities.
• Overseeing the development of branding, marketing, and communications related to sports programs and services.
• Create a member focus in all operations. Ensure that all programs represent high quality YMCA programs and provide experiences that exceed member expectations.
• Monitor trends and developments in markets, demographics and community needs to ensure this department continues to deliver cost effective programs.
• Lead by example at all times. Interact with a high level of professionalism and accountability.
• Partnering with Facilities Management and Planning to develop and execute the capital plan, major renovations, and maintenance of athletic facilities.
• Represents the YMCA and maintains appropriate relationships with area organizations, community leaders, and businesses to better serve our program participants.
• Provides reports to committees, the Board of Directors and the CEO.
• Provides staff leadership to assigned committees for YMCA of Greater Montgomery.
• Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree in sports management, business, recreation or equivalent

Job description

YMCA of Greater Montgomery is seeking a strategic and experienced Vice President of Athletics to lead sports and recreation across locations, align plans with the YMCA’s mission, and drive revenue-generating programs. Reporting to the Sr.

VP/COO, this role oversees budgeting, partnerships, and staff leadership of Sports Directors and Cabinet. The VP will develop department plans, supervise operations, ensure program quality, and foster community relationships while upholding the YMCA five