Executive Director

YMCA
Salary
$72,000.00
$82,000.00
How to Apply
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Look no further for a wonderful opportunity to grow professionally and make a lasting impact throughout the community! 
Job Description

The YMCA of Central Stark County is seeking an experienced, strategic, and mission-driven leader to serve as the Executive Director of the Paul & Carol David YMCA in Jackson Township.

As one of the association's prominent branches, the Paul & Carol David YMCA operates with an annual budget of $2.6 million, serving a dynamic community and requiring a leader who can balance strong operational performance with a forward-thinking approach to membership, programs, philanthropy, and community engagement.

The Executive Director will provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the branch, ensuring financial sustainability, operational excellence, and meaningful community impact. This individual will lead and develop a strong team of professionals, cultivate relationships with community partners and volunteers, and work collaboratively with association leadership to advance the YMCA's mission and strategic priorities.

The ideal candidate is an experienced YMCA or nonprofit professional who understands the complexities of leading a large, multifaceted operation and has demonstrated success in building teams, driving results, and positioning an organization for continued growth.

Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, human services, or a related field required
  • Minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible leadership experience, preferably within the YMCA or a comparable nonprofit or community-based organization
  • Demonstrated success leading a complex operation with significant financial, staffing, and program responsibilities
  • Proven ability to develop and execute strategic plans, manage financial performance, and drive organizational growth
  • Experience in fundraising, volunteer board development, and community relationship building
  • Strong record of building, mentoring, and leading high-performing teams
  • Excellent communication, relationship-building, decision-making, and change-management skills
  • Ability to think strategically while maintaining accountability for day-to-day operational performance
  • Commitment to the YMCA's mission and core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility
Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership & Branch Operations - Provide overall leadership and strategic direction for the Paul & Carol David YMCA, ensuring operational excellence and alignment with association priorities

Fiscal Management & Organizational Performance - Provide leadership and accountability for the branch's $2.6 million annual operating budget, including budget development, revenue growth, and expense management

Board Development, Philanthropy & Community Engagement - Serve as the primary leader for the Paul & Carol David YMCA Advisory Board, engaging volunteers in philanthropy and community initiatives

Staff Leadership & Talent Development - Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing branch leadership team, establishing clear expectations and accountability for results

Membership, Programs & Community Impact - Drive strategies that strengthen membership acquisition, engagement, satisfaction, and retention