Associate Executive Director
Company: YMCA
Location: Two Rivers
Posted on: March 17, 2026
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Job Description:
Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team. Job
Description Serves as a member of the Executive Leadership Team and
provides strategic leadership to advancing the YMCA’s mission
through designing, developing, and overseeing the implementation of
programs and processes that enhance the member and program
participant experience. This is the leadership position dedicated
to ensuring exceptional staff team development and creating an
atmosphere of outstanding and measurable community impact.
Qualifications Bachelors degree or a related field equivalent. YMCA
Multi-Team Leader certification preferred. Three or more years of
experience with program leadership or development supervision of
teams budget management and project management. CPR, First Aid, and
AED certifications required within 30 days of hire. Ability and
current license to drive with drive with record that meets YMCA
standards. Abilityecord that meets YMCA standards. to perform
duties using latest technology including but not limited to
Microsoft Office Suite social media online database software.
Ability to respond to safety and emergency situations. Essential
Functions Develops and directs high-quality member engagement
strategies and programs which support our Ys strategic plan.
Establishes plans for the growth and continuous improvement of
programs and services in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and
capacity identifying opportunities to maximize utilization of our
spaces. Along with CEO and Finance team provides leadership to the
budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities
and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed
targets. Recommends adjustments to the budget to ensure a balanced
operation and submits timely relevant reports on current
operations. Direct reports include Y Sports Director Wellness Lead
Specialty Wellness Lead and Membership Relations (Desk) Team.
Recruits, hires, trains and provides ongoing support to diverse
staff and volunteer teams. Reviews and evaluates staff performance.
Develops strategies to motivate staff and achieve organizational
goals. Guides others on how to strengthen knowledge skills and
competencies that improve organizational performance. Works closely
with Director of Community Engagement and marketing staff to
effectively communicate community benefit and the Y’s impact for
all stakeholders (e.g., staff, donors, volunteers, members,
community leaders); develops positive working and collaborative
relationships with other organizations, businesses, and
governmental entities. Engages as an active member of the Upper
Midwest State Alliance Peer Community(ies) as appropriate.
Supervisory Responsibilities Directly supervises multiple teams;
carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the
organization’s policies, mission and applicable laws.
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training
employees, planning, assigning and directing work, appraising
performance, addressing complaints and resolving problems. Work
Environment & Physical Demands 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. 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 occasionally lift and/or move up to
10 pounds. 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. Cause-Driven
Leadership Competencies Candidates for this role will be expected
to demonstrate strength and willingness to continually improve in
the following areas: Communication and Influence Uses effective and
persuasive communication skills to represent the Y as a thought
leader in the community. Proactively communicates during critical
and important situations, such as crisis or disaster situations.
Gets things done through others by effectively reading and
interpreting the culture, decisions, networks, and politics in the
organization. Change Leadership Initiates changes to improve the Y,
meet community needs, and maximize impact. Creates a sense of
urgency to support change initiatives. Manages implementation of
change by understanding and addressing the impact of change on
cultures, systems, and people. Aligns time and resources to allow
new approaches to catch on, evolve, and thrive. Plans for
resistance as part of the change process and develops strategies to
help adapt and accept change initiatives. Program/ Project
Management Designs practices, processes, and procedures for strong
project management (e.g. project charter, risk mitigation).
Organizes people and activities for efficiencies and effectiveness.
Measures progress against strategic goals and ensures continuous
improvement. Continually evaluates progress impact and outcomes
makes process improvements and adjustments as needed. Fiscal
Management Manages the budgeting process so that resources are
devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Institutes
sound accounting procedures investment policies and financial
controls. Uses data to analyze financial trends and forecast future
financial progress for the organization. Required Certifications
Bachelors degree or a related field equivalent. YMCA Multi-Team
Leader certification preferred. CPR, First Aid, and AED
certifications required within 30 days of hire.
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