Sr. Executive Director, Los Altos Family

The YMCA of Greater Long Beach is a $43M organization with 900 employees including 340 benefits eligible.  The Los Altos Family YMCA serves Long Beach, Seal Beach, and Los Alamitos.  The branch is going through a capital campaign to expand and renovate the current facility. The project is expected to break ground in early 2027. Current facility includes a pool, strength training center, outdoor strength patio, fitness studios, airnasium, and child-watch area—supporting inclusive, full-spectrum programming for all ages. It operates aquatics, childcare, enrichment programs for schools, day camp, sports and healthy living programs. The current annual operating budget is $4.2M with an annual campaign of $320,000.  The Los Altos Family YMCA has on average 110 staff and up to 160 for the summer, with 5 full-time exempt staff.  The branch operates 6 after-school and day camp sites, aquatic programs, youth sports, a very active senior membership, and 2,000 members predominately family based. Includes a strong 34-person Board of Managers supporting 6 committees.

Responsible for the overall leadership and operation of the Los Altos Branch, including board development, membership growth and retention, marketing, programs, staff development, financial management, community relations, and strategic partnerships. Must inspire and engage staff, volunteers, and members in support of the Y’s mission. Demonstrated success in financial management, sustaining the nonprofit model while driving growth. Provide dynamic, goal-driven leadership that ensures high-quality, consistent member experience. Requires strong interpersonal skills, adaptability, and the ability to lead through change. Must exemplify the Y’s core values—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—in all actions and decisions.