Senior Executive Director - Bob Sierra Family YMCA & YMCA Camp Sierra

Description

Senior Executive Director - Bob Sierra YMCA & Camp Sierra
Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is seeking a dynamic, mission-driven leader to serve as the Senior Executive Director for the Bob Sierra YMCA and Camp Sierra-one of the most prominent and high-impact dual-facility operations in the Association.

This unique leadership opportunity oversees two thriving locations located less than half a mile apart:

• Bob Sierra YMCA Campus- A large, full-service 48,000sf family center featuring a premier wellness center, robust personal training program, racquetball courts, outdoor pool, gymnasium, and a comprehensive group exercise offering.
• Camp Sierra - A 15-acre program campus including multiple outdoor pools, a 18,000-square-foot state-of-the-art gymnastics center, lighted athletic fields, 30,000sf indoor gymnasium and program facilities that support a 400-participant summer day camp, after-school programming, licensed preschool, robust aquatic operation supporting competitive, development, and masters swim teams as well as lesson instruction and one of the largest sports programs in the Association.

Together, these facilities represent a combined operation exceeding $5.5 million in annual revenue, with significant opportunity for continued growth and expanded community impact.

The Opportunity

The Senior Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership across all aspects of this complex, high-performing operation. This includes oversight of membership growth, program innovation, staff development, fiscal management, community engagement, and philanthropic advancement.

This role is supported by a highly talented and experienced leadership team, including senior program leaders and directors across aquatics, wellness, sports, membership, and youth development as well as a tenured Associate Executive Director.

In addition to center operations, this position will also play a key role at the Association level by providing strategic oversight of wellness programming and equipment initiatives across 14 locations, influencing approximately $2 million in wellness and personal training revenue. This dual scope offers a unique opportunity to lead both locally and across the broader organization.

The Association

The Tampa Y is a strong, growing, and well-respected YNAN Association, serving more than 300,000 individuals annually through a network of over 70 program and membership locations. The Association is financially stable and in an exciting phase of growth, with new centers opening and existing facilities undergoing renovation and expansion.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will be a proven leader with a strong track record in:

• Proven track record in building and developing talented leadership teams
• Multi-department operations and team leadership
• Membership and program growth
• Fiscal management and revenue development
• Community engagement and partnership building
• Philanthropy and annual campaign leadership
• Strategic thinking and execution across complex environments
• Track record of providing exceptional program / membership services
• Experience in wellness operations including equipment selection and purchasing

They will bring energy, vision, and commitment to the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

Why Tampa

Located in the heart of Florida's Gulf Coast, the Tampa Bay area offers an exceptional quality of life with year-round outdoor recreation, vibrant communities, strong economic growth, and no state income tax.

Compensation & Benefits

Tampa Y offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Generous paid time off
• Comprehensive health and wellness benefits
• 12% retirement contribution (upon eligibility)

Application Process

This is a highly visible and impactful leadership role within a premier YMCA Association. Only highly qualified candidates will be considered.

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Requirements

Education/ Experience Required:

• Bachelor's degree in business, nonprofit management, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of three years of experience in business operations, growth, community engagement, staff leadership, and program development preferred.
• Experience managing facilities and/or program areas preferred including licensed pre-school, aquatic, youth development and adult programming
• Experience in fitness equipment selection, acquisition, and maintenance as well as wellness program to include personal training, group exercise, fee based wellness programming. Current or former certifications in group exercise / personal training preferred or degree/course work in exercise science and/or kinesiology or equivalent.
• Experience leading operations of similar size and scope (e.g., $3M+ revenue and 2,500+ memberships) preferred; YMCA experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated success in fiscal management and financial development, including annual campaigns and fundraising initiatives.
• Experience engaging in community events and outreach efforts.
• Proven ability to meet or exceed goals while building and retaining strong relationships.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to quickly build rapport and influence outcomes.
• Highly self-motivated, goal-oriented, and accountable for results.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing environments.
• Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills, with the ability to leverage data for decision-making.
• Ability to work effectively with diverse populations and perspectives.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other standard business and customer management systems.
• Requires valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record.
• Employment will end if at any time the driving standards during employment per the Tampa YMCA driving policies are not met.

Certifications/Trainings Required:

• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR Pro, AED, First Aid, and Oxygen Administration.
• Maintain other required certifications as stated per Associatoin guidelines or directed by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

General:

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 including, but not limited to:

• 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 authorized work phone/smart device
• Ability to perform all physical aspects of the position, including but not limited to, walking, standing, bending, reaching, and lifting
• The employee frequently is required to sit and reach, and must be able to move around the work environment
• Ability to lift and move a minimum of 30 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust
• Ability to work in a variety of environments, specifically those subject to extreme humidity/dampness, heat and cold
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate
• This position may require availability to work flexible hours including evenings, weekends, and holidays as needed
• Must be able to perform all duties and functions of those that are supervised