Description

 POSITION SUMMARY 

Are you a driven leader who thrives on building strong teams, creating impactful programs, and inspiring community engagement? 

Reporting to the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director of the Golden Triangle YMCA Family Center is a dynamic leader responsible for the center's overall operations, programs, and staff. This role calls for a persuasive, results-driven, and innovative leader who thrives on building relationships and inspiring others. The Executive Director oversees key areas, including Board Management, Membership, Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Family and Youth Programs, Facility Management, and Community Engagement. 

The Golden Triangle YMCA is a growing Family Center located in the heart of Lake County, Florida, operating within the beautiful Golden Triangle Regional Park – East Campus. Through a unique partnership with the City of Tavares and Lake County Government, this YMCA serves as a vibrant hub where community, wellness, and connection come together.

This Y is uniquely positioned to serve a diverse and expanding population, offering programs and services that meet the needs of individuals and families across all ages and backgrounds. As a central gathering place, the Golden Triangle YMCA fosters meaningful relationships, promotes healthy living, and strengthens community bonds in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

The Center is seeking an energetic and engaging leader who is passionate about driving results, building new local community partnerships, and inspiring both members and staff. This individual will lead a high-performing team, cultivate a strong culture of service and philanthropy, and ensure an exceptional member experience. Equally important, this role will serve as a key steward of the YMCA’s strategic partnerships—working closely with the City of Tavares and Lake County Government in the continued development of the Regional Park and facility in which the Y operates. 

OUR CULTURE

Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world. We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you. We are the Y. 

JOB RESPONSIBILTIES  

1. Manage the Family Center’s operational budget to achieve positive financial results, positive revenue growth and EBIDA targets.  
2. Recruit, select, develop and retain appropriate skill depth level of department leads for the Family Center. Supervise department leadership and Family Center staff. Establish training and career succession plan for department leads. 
3. Provide leadership to Family Center staff through establishment of high-performance goals and standards, regular assessment of staff performance including annual performance evaluations, and staff meetings.   
4. Guide positive growth in Family Center member retention through activity usage and participation in the core programs of Wellness, Aquatics, Sports, Family Programs, and Volunteers. 
5. Develop and implement quality programs and schedules to meet the needs of members. Encourage and listen to member feedback to improve program quality. 
6. Maximize facility and equipment usage during operating hours. Manage and maintain clean facilities, property, and equipment within the Family Center.  
7. Collaborate with Association resources to ensure Family Center Annual Campaign initiatives are executed to grow impact, revenue, donors, and volunteers.  
8. Engage, recruit and develop key community leaders for the Family Center volunteer advisory board. Maintain contacts with political, business, and civic leaders, as well as community groups and schools to develop a diverse and inclusive volunteer structure. 
9. Serve as a member of the Association Management Team to support and impact the overall objectives of the Association.  
10. Ensure that liability employee and member risk exposures are identified and resolved within the Family Center. Ensure all staff are current with required certifications. 
11. Report all accidents/incidents and follow the Association’s current employee and member injury reporting procedures.   
12. All other duties as assigned by management  

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS 

1. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent work experience required. 
2. Minimum of 5 years of progressively responsible experience in operations management in health and wellness or similar industry experience required. 
3. Minimum of 3 years progressively responsible experience with fiscal management; including budget development, revenue growth, member retention, fund raising, program management, community relationship building, required. 
4. Experience in working closely with volunteers required; board leadership and/or volunteer leadership committees highly preferred.  
5. Microsoft Office proficiency required. With the ability to learn and adapt to new technology. 
6. Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives and cultures. 
7. Must obtain within 60 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration. 

WORK CONDITIONS

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The employee needs sufficient strength, agility and mobility to perform essential functions and to supervise program activities in a wide variety of indoor and outdoor locations.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer for extended periods of time and be able to communicate using a computer and phone/smart device.
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment.
• The employee must be able to perform light work: exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

DISCLAIMERS

• Must complete successful background screening, which includes criminal and drug screening.
• All of the above duties and responsibilities are essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodation. The YMCA promotes an equal employment opportunity work place which includes reasonable accommodation of otherwise qualified disabled applicants and employees. Please see your manager should you have any questions about this policy or these job duties.
• This job description may not be all-inclusive and employees are expected to perform all other duties as assigned and directed by management. Job descriptions and duties may be modified when deemed appropriate by management.