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YMCA of the USA · 1 day ago

Associate Executive Director

Montgomery, AL

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

YMCA of the USA is seeking an Associate Executive Director for Wellness & Branch Operations at the downtown branch of the YMCA of Greater Montgomery. This role provides strategic leadership in wellness programming and oversees membership services, facilities, staff development, and community engagement to strengthen the community through health and wellness initiatives.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Serve as the champion for the “Healthy Living / Wellness” pillar of the YMCA: develop, implement and oversee branch wellness programs (group exercise, personal training, chronic‐disease prevention, nutrition workshops, mind-body & recovery, wellness challenges)

Partner with the membership team to integrate wellness offerings into the member experience and drive engagement, retention, and growth

Establish and monitor metrics (participation, retention, wellness outcomes, member satisfaction) to evaluate program success and continuously improve

Cultivate and maintain partnerships with local health providers/clinics, community agencies, and businesses to expand wellness outreach and impact

Ensure wellness equipment, facilities and spaces are safe, clean, current and configured for high-quality member experience

Oversee daily operations of the downtown branch: membership services, program registration, facility maintenance, equipment, aquatics (if applicable), and group programming

Develop and implement innovative membership growth and retention strategies aligned with wellness and inclusive access

Lead the membership and program teams to provide an outstanding member experience — friendly, engaged, welcoming, aligned with Y values

Monitor monthly and annual budget performance for branch operations, including wellness/program revenue, membership income, facilities costs, and expense control

Work with the Executive Director to develop annual operating plan, goals and strategic initiatives for the branch

Recruit, hire, train, coach and evaluate program directors/managers for wellness, fitness, membership, aquatics, etc

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, professional development, collaboration, inclusive practices and high-performance

Engage volunteers in wellness programming, community outreach, and branch leadership initiatives

Serve on branch leadership team; contribute to strategic decision-making, cross-department collaboration and alignment with association objectives

Represent the downtown Y branch in the community: build relationships with civic, health, business and community leaders to raise visibility of wellness initiatives and the Y’s impact

Collaborate with marketing/communications to promote wellness programs, membership drives, events and community outreach

Support branch fundraising efforts and annual campaign in concert with the Executive Director; integrate wellness programming into philanthropy and donor relations

Ensure branch facilities, equipment, and wellness spaces meet safety, cleanliness, accessibility and regulatory standards

Collaborate with facilities/operations team to plan for capital maintenance, refurbishment, and wellness-space optimization

Oversee risk management, incident reporting, emergency action plans, equipment inspections, and compliance with YMCA standards

Qualification

Senior leadership experienceWellness program managementFiscal management skillsCommunity partnership buildingHealth promotion knowledgeStaff development skillsCommunication skillsMarketing experienceRisk management knowledgeCPR/AED certificationFirst Aid certificationYMCA certificationsProblem-solving abilitiesOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skills

Required

Proven track record of creating, growing and managing wellness or healthy-living programs, membership services, and facility operations

Strong fiscal management skills: development and monitoring of operating budgets, revenue generation, program profit/loss oversight

Excellent leadership skills: ability to motivate, coach, develop staff and volunteers; build high-performing teams and foster inclusive culture

Experience building community partnerships, outreach, and marketing of wellness or membership services

Knowledge of current wellness/fitness trends, chronic-disease prevention, group exercise, personal training models, mind-body wellness, etc

Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational and problem-solving abilities

Ability to work flexible schedule (including evenings/weekends) as needed to oversee wellness programs, events and community engagements

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

YMCA Safety Trainings within 30 day of hire

Preferred

Bachelor's degree in business administration, recreation/health promotion, exercise science, nonprofit management or related field

Minimum of 5 years of senior leadership or management experience in a health & wellness, fitness, recreation; YMCA or nonprofit experience

YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification

Wellness‐related credentials

Benefits

YMCA Family Membership

Program Discounts

Comprehensive Benefits

(Medical, Dental, Vision, Long & Short Term Disability, Life Insurance)

12% Employer‑Funded Retirement Plan (Once Eligible)

Generous PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Troy University Tuition Discount for Staff and Dependents

Professional Development Opportunities & trainings

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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