Executive Director
YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit.com
Office
Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, USA
Full Time
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is a non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening the foundation of community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. Imagine going to work knowing that what you do each day positively affects the lives of the people in your community. Working at the Y, you’ll discover more than just a job—you’ll enjoy a career with the chance to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. As a vital part of the branch leadership team, the Executive Director is also accountable for branch financial, membership, and annual campaign goals.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission – to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all – and core values – caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion - are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for directing total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Maintains diverse advisory board that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
• Leads philanthropy initiatives at the branch, including the annual campaign, donor stewardship, and volunteer engagement, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved in alignment with association objectives.
• Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y and effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders)
• Develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Cultivate a high-performance environment by developing and leading leadership staff, ensuring a positive work culture for all rooted in our core values, open communication, and shared commitment to Association goals.
• Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch and builds a culture of philanthropy.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Experience in management and development of staff and volunteers
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.
POSITION SUMMARY:
Under the guidance of the Vice President of Operations, the Executive Director oversees the total operation of a YMCA branch, including membership, marketing, programs, facilities, volunteer and staff development, financial development, community relations and collaborations with community agencies. As a vital part of the branch leadership team, the Executive Director is also accountable for branch financial, membership, and annual campaign goals.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission – to put Judeo-Christian principles into practice through programs that build a healthy spirit, mind and body for all – and core values – caring, honesty, respect, responsibility and inclusion - are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
• Responsible for directing total operations through volunteer development, supervision of staff, development and monitoring of branch budget, marketing and public relations, and program development.
• Maintains diverse advisory board that actively support the Y’s goals and strategic plans. Recruits, selects, and develops diverse volunteers for the branch board. Clarifies and reinforces the division of roles and responsibilities between corporate boards, management or advisory boards, staff, and general volunteers.
• Leads philanthropy initiatives at the branch, including the annual campaign, donor stewardship, and volunteer engagement, to ensure fundraising goals are achieved in alignment with association objectives.
• Builds bridges within the community so that all segments of society have access to the Y and effectively communicates community benefit and the Y’s impact for all stakeholders (e.g., staff, volunteers, members, community leaders)
• Develops positive working and collaborative relationships with other organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
• Cultivate a high-performance environment by developing and leading leadership staff, ensuring a positive work culture for all rooted in our core values, open communication, and shared commitment to Association goals.
• Manages the budgeting process so that resources are devoted to top priorities and strategic objectives. Ensures operating budgets meet or exceed targets.
• Develops and directs high quality member engagement strategies and programs which support branch and association goals and strategies. Establishes plans for the expansion of programs and services, in harmony with overall YMCA objectives and the leadership team.
• Directs the financial development activities of the branch and builds a culture of philanthropy.
• Oversees the hiring, training, development and supervision of staff.
YMCA LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES:
• Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Ys values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the YMCA’s efforts for all stakeholders. Implements effective systems to develop volunteers at program, fundraising, and policy leadership levels. Secures resources and support for all philanthropic endeavors.
• Collaboration: Develops strategies to ensure staff and volunteers reflect the community. Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the YMCA. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance YMCA mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.
• Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves members and community in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures, investment policies and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.
• Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Anticipates challenges that can sidetrack or derail growth and personal learning. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology
QUALIFICATIONS:
• Bachelor’s Degree is required.
• YMCA Multi-Team Leader certification preferred.
• Six or more years of management experience, preferably in a YMCA or other nonprofit agency.
• Experience in management and development of staff and volunteers
• Ability to relate effectively to diverse groups of people from all social and economic segments of the community.
• Proven track record of developing authentic relationships with others.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit (“YMCA”) is an equal opportunity employer and seeks to be an inclusive and welcoming environment for all. The YMCA does not discriminate in recruitment, hiring or other terms or conditions of employment on the basis of race, color, gender, gender identity, sex, age, religion, national origin, genetic information, ethnicity, height, weight, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, military status or application or any other basis protected by state, federal or other applicable law.
The YMCA of Metropolitan Detroit is committed to ensuring the safety and well-being of children in our programs. We hold all staff, regardless of position, to the highest possible standards. We require all staff to be screened regularly and sign a code of conduct. All staff will be monitored when interacting with
program participants. We take any inappropriate interactions between program
participants and with staff very seriously and will fully cooperate with
authorities in any case of abuse.
Executive Director
Office
Farmington Hills, MI, 48334, USA
Full Time
September 26, 2025