Senior Executive Director

YMCA of Portsmouth; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

YMCA of South Hampton Roads is seeking an Executive Director to oversee day‑to‑day operations, supervise staff and volunteers, and drive financial performance across multiple locations in the region. The role requires a strong background in nonprofit leadership, program development, and community engagement, with emphasis on budgeting and fundraising.

A Bachelor's degree and extensive management experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Strong business operations background with a proven track record of producing growth and strong financial management.
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
• Ten or more years of successful management experience, preferably in YMCA or other nonprofit agency in health and wellness field.
• Must have previous experience working with diverse populations.
• Supervision of full and part‑time employees with accountability of annual budgets.
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations.
• YMCA Multi Team Leader certification, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Achieve budget expectations annually.
• Meet quarterly and annual outcomes and expectations of the Association Strategic Plan.
• Attain the Annual Campaign financial expectations.
• Develop and grow the District programs and services in quality and quantity.
• Supervision and maintenance of two YMCA locations.
• Develop and lead exempt staff leaders.
• Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Fiscal Management

Engaging Community

Staff Development

Budget Development

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Description

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.

Job Type

Full-time

Description

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.

Why work for the YMCA of South Hampton Roads?

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.

Core benefits include

• 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 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.

Position summary

Under the direction of Operations, the Senior Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations and supervision of the assigned primary and secondary locations. This position provides Cause‑Driven leadership in staff supervision, volunteer management, fiscal management, financial development, membership and program administration, facility & equipment stewardship, community relations and personal‑professional development. Directly responsible for growing, managing and leading change of the budget and unit membership of their assigned locations.

Priorities

Essential functions:

• Achieve budget expectations annually
• Meet quarterly and annual outcomes and expectations of the Association Strategic Plan
• Attain the Annual Campaign financial expectations
• Develop and grow the District programs and services in quality and quantity
• Supervision and maintenance (through partnership with Property Team) of two YMCA locations
• The development and leadership of exempt staff leaders

Budget and financial performance

• Develops, manages, and monitors center operating budgets to meet or exceed targets. Initiates and manages adjustments to the budget to assure a balanced operation and submits reports on current operations

Program development and membership engagement

• Implements Association membership strategies that support the recruitment of new members and retention of existing members. 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 members. Fosters a climate of innovation and resolves problems to ensure member 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 and services
• Ensures safety, cleanliness and function of all related facilities and equipment

Team performance toward organizational goals

• Ensures all program operations are consistent with association procedures, including emergency, insurance, accident, purchasing, personnel, accounting and other administrative systems
• Recruits, hires, trains, develops and leads employees and volunteers. Reviews and evaluates performance. Develop strategies to motivate staff and achieve goals. Responsible for exempt staff and non‑exempt employees

Fundraising

• Provides leadership and is accountable for achieving the Annual Giving Campaign

Requirements

Leadership competencies (Multi‑Team Leader):

• Communication and Influence
• Fiscal Management
• Engaging Community

Qualifications

• Strong business operations background with a proven track record of producing growth and strong financial management
• Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Business Management, Business Administration, or equivalent
• Ten or more years of successful management experience, preferably in YMCA or other nonprofit agency in health and wellness field
• Must have previous experience working with diverse populations
• Supervision of full and part‑time employees with accountability of annual budgets
• Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations
• Ability to lead assigned operations including staff development and supervision
• Development and monitoring of budgets, membership and program development, financial marketing and public relations, board and volunteer development
• YMCA Multi Team Leader certification, preferred

Working conditions

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