Vice President of Athletics

The Ymca Of Greater Montgomery; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan

Paid time off

8 holidays

Tuition discount

Professional development

Job summary

The Ymca Of Greater Montgomery is seeking a Vice President of Athletics in Montgomery, AL to provide leadership and oversee sports across YMCA locations. You will develop and execute strategic plans, manage budgets, and build stakeholder relationships to support program quality and community impact.

The role requires at least five years in sports management or similar fields, nonprofit experience preferred, and a focus on driving revenue-generating initiatives within a mission-driven

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required in sports management, business, recreation or equivalent.
• 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, quality program development, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.
• Experience supporting and leading strategic athletic partnerships within communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the department’s strategic plan and ensure alignment with the association’s overall strategy.
• Oversee development of sports portfolio plans within Recreation and Athletics.
• Model relationship-building with staff, volunteers, members and community.
• Cultivate partnerships to enhance YMCA’s work in the community.
• Manage budgets, report on revenue targets and control expenses.
• Provide leadership to the Sports Directors and Cabinet and supervise staff growth.

Education

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

Job description

A career at the YMCA offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while growing both personally and professionally. Whether you’re passionate about fitness, youth development, or community outreach, the YMCA provides a dynamic environment where you can inspire positive change, build relationships, and help people of all ages reach their full potential. With a wide range of roles across various fields—such as program leadership, wellness coaching, administration, and more—joining the YMCA means becoming part of a mission-driven organization dedicated to strengthening communities and fostering a healthier, more connected world.

Vice President of Athletics

Location: Montgomery, AL

Job Id: 308

# of Openings: 1

Under the direction of the Sr. Vice President/COO, the Vice President of Athletics provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight to the sports and recreation departments across the YMCA of Greater Montgomery locations. This role involves developing and executing strategic plans that align with the YMCA’s overall Strategic Plan and Association’s vision, mission, and objectives. The VP of Athletics ensures that key revenue-generating activities are developed and executed to meet the needs of both program quality and the broader community. They will foster stakeholder relationships, design and implement impactful programs, manage financial resources, and provide leadership to the Sports Directors and Cabinet. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is responsible for upholding our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the five pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Leading the development of the department’s strategic plan and ensuring alignment with the association’s overall strategy.
• Overseeing the development of 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.

YMCA COMPETENCIES (Organizational Leader):

Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y’s mission and values into the organization’s vision and strategies. Ensures community engagement; promotes the global nature of the Y. Leads a culture of volunteerism ensuring engagement, inclusion, and ownership. Leads a culture of philanthropy.

Collaboration: Advocates for and institutionalizes inclusion and diversity throughout the organization. Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community. Is recognized as an inspirational community leader who navigates complex political and social circles with ease. Communicates to engage and inspire people within and outside the YMCA. Ensures that a talent management system is in place and executed effectively.

Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills. Invests resources in well-designed innovation initiatives. Creates a structure to deliver organization-wide results to achieve objectives. Develops and implements stewardship strategies. Determines benchmarks and ensures appropriate leadership to meet objectives.

Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities. Shares authority and demonstrates courage and humility. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology.

Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1. Bachelor's degree in sports management, business, recreation or equivalent
• 2. Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred.
• 3. Five or more years in sports management, recreation or hospitality industry.
• 4. Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices.
• 5. Experience supporting and leading strategic athletic partnerships within communities.
• 6. Understanding of the mission and cause of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff.
• 7. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others.
• 8. Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives
• 9. YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS

Current CPR, First Aid/AED or within 30 days of hire

Mandatory YMCA Safety trainings within 30 days of hire

The YMCA of Greater Montgomery is a equal opportunity employer. Employment is subject to a background check.

• 12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)
• Paid Time Off
• 8 Paid Holidays
• Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents
• Professional Development Opportunities & trainings