The recently updated Downtown YMCA has been serving the downtown Tampa community for over 40 years. The Downtown YMCA has over 400 membership units and has an operating budget exceeding $300,000 with goals to reach 700+ units. The Downtown YMCA is in the heart of downtown Tampa, conveniently located near the Tampa River Walk, many large businesses and a growing residential community. This YMCA is an express location, with separate small group personal training space, positioned to lead the Tampa YMCA in wellness programming and innovation.

The next Operations Director of the Downtown YMCA will bring a host of operational skills to innovate programs as well as serve a diverse and growing membership base. This is a great opportunity for a Senior Director at a small or mid-size YMCA to leverage their leadership skills in the Tampa Bay area. The potential for growth is limitless.

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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. Tampa is located close to many of the top beaches in Florida, world-class theme parks and numerous state parks within driving distance. The city’s culture is ethnically diverse with strong Latin roots and the Y serves many different communities within the area. Florida is one of very few states that has no state income tax.

The Tampa Metropolitan Area YMCA is a forward thinking growth oriented organization with a culture that nurtures and develops talent providing great benefits and a competitive salary including:

• 12% employer-funded fully vested retirement plan after two years of services
• 403(b) savings plan from day one
• E xcellent, yet affordable health benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• R elocation package available
• C omplimentary YMCA family membership with program discounts
• G enerous paid time off package with a minimum of 27 days
• E mployee assistance program for all employees
• O ther discounts with local companies

• BA/BS in Business Management, Recreation or Sports Management or related field preferred.
• Experience serving on leadership team of a Y (or similar) membership organization serving over 3,000 membership households preferred.
• Proven results in increasing program quality and growth through exceptional planning and organizational skills.
• Successful experience with multi-program management within a Y (or similar) membership organization preferred.
• Highly motivated with the consistent ability to meet or exceed goals, cultivate and retain program participants.
• Ability to quickly build rapport and develop effective relationships with program prospects and others to achieve goals.
• Demonstrated skills in fiscal management and financial development (including annual campaign, capital, and/or planned giving) and achieving margin targets.
• 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 with the ability to learn and adapt to new technology.

Key areas of responsibility include: ensure high quality member and program experiences while growing enrollment, build community relations/partnerships, supervise program directors and key staff, ensure effective communication and coordination between center program lines and with association initiatives, and support and grow the center’s Annual Giving Campaign.

• Must obtain and maintain current certification in a Tampa YMCA approved program in personal training, group fitness instructor, and Healthy Lifestyle Principles.
• Must obtain within 30 days of employment and then maintain current certifications in CPR, First Aid, AED and Oxygen Administration.
• Maintain other required certifications as stated in the training matrix.