Under the direction of the Sr. Vice President/COO, the Vice President of Athletics provides leadership, direction, and operational oversight to the sports and recreation departments across the YMCA of Greater Montgomery locations. This role involves developing and executing strategic plans that align with the YMCA's overall Strategic Plan and Association's vision, mission, and objectives. The VP of Athletics ensures that key revenue-generating activities are developed and executed to meet the needs of both program quality and the broader community. They will foster stakeholder relationships, design and implement impactful programs, manage financial resources, and provide leadership to the Sports Directors and Cabinet. In addition, every position in the YMCA of Greater Montgomery is responsible for upholding our mission by modeling behaviors that exemplify the five pillars of character - caring, honesty, respect, responsibility, and faith.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in sports management, business, recreation or equivalent Five or more years of professional experience in the YMCA or another nonprofit preferred. Five or more years in sports management, recreation or hospitality industry. Knowledge and experience in all aspects of operations, including staff supervision and development, quality program development and implementation, volunteerism, facility and property management and sound financial practices. Experience supporting and leading strategic athletic partnerships within communities. Understanding of the mission and cause of the YMCA and the respective roles of volunteers and staff. Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community; track record of building authentic, constructive relationships with others. Ability to handle multiple demands and priorities and achieve organizational objectives YMCA Organizational Leader certification preferred.