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YMCA of the USA · 3 days ago

Executive Director - Northwest Family YMCA

Tampa, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Executive Director for the Northwest YMCA Family Center and West Park Village Fitness Center in Tampa Bay, Florida. The role involves providing strategic leadership and operational excellence for two facilities while advancing the mission of strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Provide day-to-day executive leadership for the Northwest Family Center and West Park Village Fitness Center

Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, including Aquatics, Programs, Operations, and Property

Foster a strong culture of safety, service excellence, and mission alignment

Actively participate on the YMCA Executive Leadership Team and lead Association initiatives as assigned

Drive membership, program growth, and market expansion while achieving key strategic and financial goals

Deliver exceptional member experiences aligned with YMCA standards and best practices

Ensure safe, well-maintained, and welcoming facilities, grounds, and equipment

Build and lead a highly trained, high-performing team focused on operational excellence and safety

Collaborate with executive leadership to advance Association-wide initiatives and organizational impact

Achieve strategic plan goals and Association scorecard targets (membership growth, revenue, margin, engagement, NPS)

Lead and support an engaged, high-impact Advisory Board

Build and sustain strong relationships with community, civic, business, and government leaders

Serve as a visible ambassador for the YMCA in the community

Develop meaningful partnerships that advance the Y’s mission and expand its impact

Oversee a $2.1M operating budget, ensuring strong financial performance

Use data, metrics, and trend analysis to guide decision-making

Partner with Association leaders to plan for sustainable growth and expansion

Support annual giving, major gifts, and other philanthropic initiatives

Cultivate relationships with donors and funding partners

Communicate the Y’s impact and inspire community support for lasting change

Ensure compliance with all YMCA, regulatory, and safety standards

Maintain a culture of preparedness, including emergency response and hurricane readiness

Ensure staff training, certifications, and incident reporting meet all requirements

Qualification

Financial acumenCommunity engagementLeadership experienceData analysisFundraising experienceCommunicatorRelationship builderResilientAdaptable

Required

Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, or related field (or equivalent experience)

Minimum 5 years of progressive leadership experience in operations, staff development, and community engagement

Demonstrated success managing multi-million-dollar budgets and large membership bases

CPR Pro, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration (within 30 days of hire)

Valid driver's license meeting YMCA insurance standards

Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, and community events

Mission-driven, entrepreneurial, and results-oriented

Strong communicator and relationship builder

Proven financial acumen and fundraising experience

Ability to lead diverse teams and engage diverse communities

Data-informed decision-maker with strong analytical skills

Adaptable, resilient, and comfortable in fast-changing environments

Preferred

Experience leading complex facilities and/or program operations

YMCA senior leadership experience strongly preferred (Associate Executive, Executive Director, Operations Director)

Benefits

Generous PTO

Excellent health benefits

12% retirement contribution upon eligibility

Company

YMCA of the USA

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YMCA of the USA is the national resource office for the nation's YMCAs. Located in Chicago, IL, YMCA of the USA exists to serve YMCAs.

Founded in 1844

Chicago, Illinois, USA

51-200 employees

http://www.ymca.net/

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