YMCA of the USA
JOB TITLE : Chief Executive Officer
LOCATION : Jacksonville, FL
COMPENSATION : $237,185 – $355,778
OVERVIEW As President and CEO of the First Coast YMCA, you will provide visionary and strategic leadership to ensure the organization’s continued mission impact, operational excellence, community relevance, and financial sustainability.
You will partner with the Board of Directors, staff, philanthropic partners, and community leaders to strengthen the YMCA’s presence and legacy throughout the First Coast region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development and implementation of the YMCA’s strategic plan, defining clear implementation plans, deliverables, and measurable goals.
Steward fundraising efforts, including an annual fundraising plan and capital campaigns, to meet the organization’s financial goals.
Oversee fiscal management, ensuring sustainable operations and balancing the budget through earned revenue growth and cost control.
Build and lead a high‑performance staff, fostering an inclusive, mission‑driven culture and ensuring talent development.
Act as an ambassador for the YMCA, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and positioning the organization as a community partner for change.
Direct overall YMCA operations across multiple branches, ensuring safe, relevant, and sustainable practices.
Develop an effective volunteer board and support governance best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Business Administration, Human Services, or related field.
At least 10 years of executive leadership experience, ideally in a YMCA or nonprofit with complex, multi‑site operations.
Proven track record in strategic planning and execution, board & staff development, financial oversight & fundraising, and community partnership building.
Advanced fiscal management and budgetary leadership.
YMCA Organizational Leader certification (required within 3 years).
Recognition as a community peer among top‑level civic and corporate leaders.
Fiscal sound business management approach.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY SKILLS
Strategic Leadership – Change leadership, communication & influence, critical thinking, program/project management.
Fundraising Stewardship – Philanthropy, community engagement, communication & influence.
Fiscal Management – Fiscal management, critical thinking, staff development, philanthropy.
People Management – Inclusion, emotional maturity, change leadership, developing self & others.
Community Advocacy – Communication & influence, engagement, collaboration.
Operational Excellence – Self & others development, critical thinking, innovation.
Volunteer Board Development – Volunteerism, change leadership, community engagement.
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary Range: $237,185–$355,778 Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; voluntary benefits; 8% YMCA Retirement Fund contribution; generous paid time off; free family memberships and program discounts.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT The CEO must be highly engaged and resident in the YMCA’s service area.
APPLICATION PROCESS Resumes accepted through: December 19th Submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) via the online application at
https://tinyurl.com/ymca-of-floridas-1st-coast-ceo Final interview candidates must provide six references (four professional, two personal). Successful candidates must pass a background check and obtain YMCA Organizational Leader Certification within three years.
CONTACT Sandy Morander Sr. Consultant, CEO Search President/CEO Florida State Email:
[email protected]
#J-18808-Ljbffr
COMPENSATION : $237,185 – $355,778
OVERVIEW As President and CEO of the First Coast YMCA, you will provide visionary and strategic leadership to ensure the organization’s continued mission impact, operational excellence, community relevance, and financial sustainability.
You will partner with the Board of Directors, staff, philanthropic partners, and community leaders to strengthen the YMCA’s presence and legacy throughout the First Coast region.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Lead the development and implementation of the YMCA’s strategic plan, defining clear implementation plans, deliverables, and measurable goals.
Steward fundraising efforts, including an annual fundraising plan and capital campaigns, to meet the organization’s financial goals.
Oversee fiscal management, ensuring sustainable operations and balancing the budget through earned revenue growth and cost control.
Build and lead a high‑performance staff, fostering an inclusive, mission‑driven culture and ensuring talent development.
Act as an ambassador for the YMCA, cultivating relationships with key stakeholders and positioning the organization as a community partner for change.
Direct overall YMCA operations across multiple branches, ensuring safe, relevant, and sustainable practices.
Develop an effective volunteer board and support governance best practices.
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred) in Business Administration, Human Services, or related field.
At least 10 years of executive leadership experience, ideally in a YMCA or nonprofit with complex, multi‑site operations.
Proven track record in strategic planning and execution, board & staff development, financial oversight & fundraising, and community partnership building.
Advanced fiscal management and budgetary leadership.
YMCA Organizational Leader certification (required within 3 years).
Recognition as a community peer among top‑level civic and corporate leaders.
Fiscal sound business management approach.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY SKILLS
Strategic Leadership – Change leadership, communication & influence, critical thinking, program/project management.
Fundraising Stewardship – Philanthropy, community engagement, communication & influence.
Fiscal Management – Fiscal management, critical thinking, staff development, philanthropy.
People Management – Inclusion, emotional maturity, change leadership, developing self & others.
Community Advocacy – Communication & influence, engagement, collaboration.
Operational Excellence – Self & others development, critical thinking, innovation.
Volunteer Board Development – Volunteerism, change leadership, community engagement.
SALARY & BENEFITS Salary Range: $237,185–$355,778 Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; life and disability insurance; voluntary benefits; 8% YMCA Retirement Fund contribution; generous paid time off; free family memberships and program discounts.
RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT The CEO must be highly engaged and resident in the YMCA’s service area.
APPLICATION PROCESS Resumes accepted through: December 19th Submit a cover letter and resume (PDF) via the online application at
https://tinyurl.com/ymca-of-floridas-1st-coast-ceo Final interview candidates must provide six references (four professional, two personal). Successful candidates must pass a background check and obtain YMCA Organizational Leader Certification within three years.
CONTACT Sandy Morander Sr. Consultant, CEO Search President/CEO Florida State Email:
[email protected]
#J-18808-Ljbffr