Executive Branch Director

YMCA
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Lead a premier YMCA: oversee 10,500 members, 250 staff, 100K SF Facility, $5M budget—driving mission, impact and community transformation.
Job Description

The Executive Branch Director is on the Senior Leadership Team of the YMCA of Youngstown. Under the supervision of the CEO, this position is responsible for the strategic and day-to-day operational success of their assigned branch. This role oversees all aspects of branch operations, including program development, membership growth and retention, fiscal management, staff supervision, fundraising, facility excellence, and community engagement. The Executive Branch Director embodies the YMCA mission and guiding principles—while ensuring the branch operates with excellence, sustainability, and impact.

Qualifications

1.     Bachelor’s degree in nonprofit management, business, or related field.

2.     Minimum of 5–7 years in progressive leadership positions, preferably within YMCA or similar nonprofit.

3.     Proven success in leadership, fiscal management, staff supervision, fundraising, and community development.

4.     Effective communication, organizational, and people skills.

5.     Commitment to the YMCA’s mission, values, and strategic priorities.

Essential Functions

Mission Advancement

  • Champion the YMCA’s Christian mission, vision, and guiding principles in all operations and community relationships.
  • Build partnerships with community leaders, schools, government agencies, and organizations to advance the Y's impact.
  • Promote volunteerism and develop and lead an engaged Branch Advisory Committee.

Operational Excellence

  • Lead the development and execution of high-quality programs in Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility.
  • Drive membership acquisition and retention strategies with a focus on customer experience and Smart Start.
  • Oversee daily operations ensuring safety, cleanliness, and alignment with YMCA standards and practices.
  • Lead the Facilities Leadership Team to prioritize maintenance, aesthetics, and member experience

Fiscal Management

  • Develop and manage the annual branch budget using SGA tools to meet or exceed budget goals.
  • Monitor all financial operations to ensure accuracy, revenue growth, and cost control.
  • Provide monthly forecasts and budget variance reports. Work with Business Office to approve invoices and credit card receipts.
  • Lead and support the Annual Campaign, Capital Campaign, and fundraising initiatives to meet charitable goals.

People Leadership

  • Hire, train, supervise, and develop a high-performing branch leadership staff team.
  • Conduct regular team meetings, performance evaluations, and coaching.
  • Foster a staff culture of accountability, innovation, learning, and continuous improvement.
  • Ensure compliance with YMCA and Praesidium standards for safety and risk management.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS: 

  • Achievement of annual budget and financial targets.
  • Membership and program participation growth.
  • Successful completion of Annual Campaign goals.
  • High staff engagement and retention.
  • Clean audit and compliance with operational and safety standards.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

Advancing our Mission & Cause: Change Leadership: Facilitates, co-creates, and implements equitable change for the good of the organization and/or community. Engaging Community: Builds bridges with others in the community to ensure the Y’s work is community-focused and welcoming of all, providing community benefit. Philanthropy: Secures resources and support to advance the Y’s work. Volunteerism: Engages volunteers and promotes social responsibility at all levels of the organization.

Building Relationships: Collaboration: Creates sustainable relationships within the Y and with other organizations in service to the community. Communication & Influence: Listens and expresses self effectively and in a way that engages, inspires, and builds commitment to the Y’s cause. Belonging: Values all people for their unique talents, perspectives, and experiences and helps create an environment where everyone feels respected, connected, and empowered to contribute.

Leading Operations: Critical Thinking & Decision Making: Makes informed decisions based on logic, data, and sound judgment. Fiscal Management: Manages the Y’s resources responsibly and sustains the Y’s nonprofit business model. Functional Expertise: Executes superior technical skills for the role. Innovation: Creates and implements new and relevant approaches and activities that improve and expand the Y’s work and impact in the community. Program/Project Management: Ensures program or project goals are met and intended impact. 

Developing & Inspiring People: Developing Self & Others: Develops self and supports others (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, program participants), both formally and informally, to achieve their highest potential. Emotional Maturity: Demonstrates ability to understand and manage emotions effectively in all situations. 

Required Certifications
  • YMCA Multi-Team Leader Certification (or willingness to obtain within 2 years).
  • Certifications upon hire:
    • YMCA of Youngstown Leadership Development Program
    • CPR/FA/O2
    • Praesidium Child Abuse Prevention/Blood Borne Pathogens/Preventing Sexual Harassment
    • Praesidium Guardian