Executive Director - North Brandon YMCA
Lead with Purpose. Grow Community. Drive Impact.
At the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA, we believe strong leaders don't just manage operations, they inspire communities, build belonging, and create opportunities for people to thrive. Serving more than 160,000 individuals across the Tampa Bay region each year, the Y is where purpose meets performance.
We are seeking a dynamic Executive Director to lead the North Brandon YMCA, a center with strong momentum and even greater potential. This is a unique opportunity to shape the future of a growing community hub, expand its reach, and deliver measurable impact across membership, programs, and community engagement.
Shape the Future of a Growing Community Hub
The North Brandon YMCA is entering an exciting season of growth, innovation, and community impact. This is a unique opportunity for a leader who enjoys building programs, developing teams, creating partnerships, and responding to evolving community needs.
As Executive Director, you will have the opportunity to lead and support several key initiatives that are helping shape the future of the North Brandon YMCA, including:
- Launching a new Before & After School Enrichment (BASE) program to expand services and deepen relationships with local schools and families.
- Supporting the development of a new on-site First Tee facility and youth golf programming that will create additional pathways for youth development and community engagement.
- Building on the momentum of a growing gymnastics center that continues to see increased participation and community demand.
- Expanding camp, teen, and family programming to meet the needs of one of the fastest-growing communities in the region.
- Increasing access through adaptive programming and Spanish-language programming to better serve the diverse families that call North Brandon home.
- Partnering with Association leadership on planned facility improvements and capital investments designed to enhance the member experience and strengthen the center's long-term success.
This is more than a traditional Executive Director role. It is an opportunity to help shape the future of a YMCA that is growing, evolving, and making a meaningful impact throughout the community.
What Success Looks Like
This is a performance-driven leadership role with clear expectations and meaningful outcomes.
Success will be defined by your ability to:
- Achieve and exceed Association scorecard targets, including membership growth, program revenue, Net Promoter Score (NPS), and operating margin
- Lead a ~$1.8M operation, meeting or surpassing revenue goals while maintaining strong financial performance
- Drive Annual Giving Campaign growth to expand access and community impact
- Build and sustain a high-performing leadership team
- Ensure operational excellence across all program areas, delivering safe, high-quality experiences
Ultimately, success is measured not just in metrics-but in lives impacted, people served, and alignment with the YMCA's mission of youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.
What You Bring to the Role
Success in this role requires a strategic, hands-on leader who can execute, develop people, and deliver results.
Growth & Innovation Mindset
You bring the ability to expand membership and grow programs through creative, high-quality offerings that respond to evolving community needs.
Data-Driven Decision Making
You leverage data, member insights, and performance metrics to increase participation, improve program performance, and drive revenue growth.
People Development & Leadership
You have a proven track record of coaching and mentoring others, building future leaders, and fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and high performance.
Financial Acumen
You are confident managing budgets and achieving operating targets, ensuring strong financial stewardship and sustainability.
Relationship Building & Community Engagement
You excel at engaging community partners, volunteers, and advisory boards to strengthen the Y's presence and expand its impact.
A Role Designed for Impact-and Growth
You'll be supported by a collaborative team that brings diverse strengths and a shared commitment to excellence. The culture of the Tampa Y is rooted in teamwork, accountability, and continuous development-giving you the opportunity to grow as a leader while developing others.
With strong organizational support and clear pathways for advancement, this role offers not just immediate impact-but long-term career growth within one of the region's most respected nonprofit organizations.
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Education/ Experience Required:
- BA/BS from an accredited college or university in business, non-profit management or related field, or equivalent experience required.
- Minimum of three years of experience in business operations, growth and development, community involvement, relationship building, program/business line development, staff selection, supervision and development, and day-to-day enterprise management preferred.
- Prior experience in facility and/or program area management preferred.
- Supervision of Y operations or similar health, wellness, recreation operation (Executive, or Operations Director Level) that exceeds $1M in operating revenue and 1,200 membership units (households) preferred (preference will be given to candidates with Y operational experience).
- Demonstrated skills in fiscal management and financial development (including annual campaign, capital, and/or planned giving).
- Prior experience supporting large community involvement (e.g., hosting community dinners and participating in festival activities).
- Highly motivated and entrepreneurial with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain members, volunteers, and program participants.
- Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with members, volunteers, program prospects, and others to achieve goals.
- Consistently self-driven and goal-oriented with the ability to set effective team and individual goals and take ownership for results.
- Demonstrated ability to multi-task and adapt to changing contexts and priorities.
- Strong analytical and critical-thinking skills with the ability to identify and leverage relevant data to use in planning and decision-making.
- Ability to understand, adapt to and interact with diverse people, teams, perspectives, and cultures.
- Proficient in using email, Internet, and other PC-based applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, customer service/tracking applications) with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.
Certifications/Trainings Required:
- Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, AED, First Aid and Oxygen Administration.
- Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.
Please Note - To assist us in understanding the full scope of your qualifications and experience for this position, we require that all applications submitted include a cover letter to be considered.
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Full Time Benefits Summary:
- 20 days of Paid Time Off, increasing with service
- 7 paid holidays
- Employer-supported health, vision, dental insurance
- Tampa YMCA family membership
- $2,000 employer-provided assistance for qualified dependent care programs (before/after school care and camp)
- 20% off program fees (swim lessons, youth sports, summer camp and more)
- 30% off personal training
- Start at 403 (b) smart savings account through YMCA Benefits on day one of employment (optional)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through BayCare Behavioral Services (phone and online)
- Professional development opportunities through Y-USA trainings
- Retirement plan eligibility: After completing 1000 hours of service over two, twelve-month periods and at least 21 years of age, part-time and full-time associates are eligible for the Tampa YMCA to contribute 12% of your earnings to a 401(a) account. Once enrolled, the associate is immediately vested.
Association Summary:
The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a top-rated '4-star' Charity Navigator and Guidestar 'Gold' rated non-profit charitable organization for youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Join a cause-driven association focused on empowering every individual in our community to reach their healthiest and most fulfilled life. Learn more about the Tampa YMCA at www.tampaymca.org.
- 14 Family Center Ys, 65-acre outdoor adventure camp, Community Learning Center, two program centers, 27 afterschool sites, 18 Early Head Start sites
- Largest youth development and health & wellness provider in the region
- 300,000+ community members served
- 1,600+ staff members
- 1000+ volunteers
- $50MM in revenue
- An independent 501(c) 3, locally-governed and managed
Located in sunny Florida, the Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA offers an ideal location with beautiful weather affording a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle year-round, is close to many beaches and theme parks and Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax.
The Tampa Y is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.