Associate Executive Director

As the nation's leading nonprofit organization committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the Y offers more than just a job. We offer you a career with a future and the chance to make a lasting difference in your community. The YMCA of Greater Louisville is a vibrant member of the YMCA North American Network, known as a mission-oriented, cause-driven organization. Improving the health and wellness of the community we serve and relationship building with members are high priorities. The Associate Executive Director, reporting directly to the Executive Director, is responsible for leading a dynamic, high-achieving staff team across Family Programming, Camp, Aquatics, Sports, and the Norton Commons Elementary School partnership programming, with the aim of delivering an exceptional experience for members and participants. The ideal candidate should be a goal-driven, results-focused leader who sets high standards for success and exceeds established goals. This role promotes a member-centered culture and exemplifies relationship-building skills in all interactions. The right candidate needs strong leadership skills to communicate and engage effectively with coworkers, members, associates, volunteers, donors, and the public. The preferred candidate should also have a demonstrated history of staff development, budget management, program growth and quality, community engagement, customer service focused on members, and fundraising. This is a key second-in-command leadership role with the opportunity to share branch strategy, develop future leaders, and directly influence community impact. The Associate Executive Director will play a critical role in driving membership growth, strengthening community partnerships, and building a high-performing, mission-driven team.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in human services, recreation, business, or related field, plus three years related experience or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience preferred. Three or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other not-for-profit healthy living agency. Ability to direct assigned operations, including volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of budgets, marketing and public relations, and program development/management. Ability to establish and maintain collaborations with community organizations. YMCA Team Leader or Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred. CPR, First Aid & other program-specific certifications required upon or after hire.