Description
Lead a modern YMCA branch committed to growth, innovation, and community impact.
The Summit Area YMCA is hiring an Executive Director to lead the Berkeley Heights YMCA, a vibrant community facility that opened in 2020 and operates with an annual budget of over $6 million. This modern branch includes a state-of-the-art fitness center, full gymnasium, childcare center, seasonal outdoor community pool, and group exercise studios offering a wide variety of classes—including yoga, spin, strength training, and senior wellness programs—as well as a popular pickleball program held in the gymnasium.
The Executive Director will provide strategic and operational leadership, ensuring excellence across programs, services, and member experience. While focused on Berkeley Heights, this role collaborates with the Summit Branch Executive Director to align resources and support across branches when needed.
You Might Be the Right Fit If You…
- Lead with both strategic vision and hands-on operational expertise.
- Are passionate about developing high-performing teams and inclusive, mission-driven programming.
- Know how to grow membership, elevate member satisfaction, and deliver results.
- Thrive in a fast-paced environment where innovation, community, and excellence intersect.
- Bring experience managing complex facilities and large operating budgets.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee the day-to-day operations and long-term planning of the Berkeley Heights YMCA.
- Lead and develop a team of senior and program directors to ensure program and service excellence.
- Manage a branch operating budget exceeding $6 million with strong fiscal discipline.
- Foster a welcoming, safe, and inclusive environment for all members and guests.
- Champion community engagement and partnerships, and play an active role in fundraising efforts.
- Ensure quality and growth across programs—including health and wellness, childcare, aquatics, youth, and seniors.
- Support strategic collaboration across branches as part of the Executive Leadership Team.
Salary & Benefits
This full-time, exempt-level position generally works Monday–Friday during standard business hours, with occasional evening or weekend responsibilities. The Salary range for this position is $95,000 – $110,000 annually, based on experience.
The Summit Area YMCA offers a generous benefits package that includes subsidized medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance. Paid time off for vacation, wellness, and holidays, Free YMCA family membership, discounts on YMCA programs and services (including childcare), Ongoing professional training and development and a 12% employer contribution to the YMCA retirement plan upon eligibility.
At the Summit Area YMCA, we are committed to equal opportunity employment regardless of gender, age, disability, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or religious affiliation. Our main purpose is to strengthen community. Every day, we work side-by-side with our neighbors to make sure that everyone can reach their full potential and we strive to live our cause with purpose every day. No matter who you are or where you’re from, we believe that we’re stronger when we come together.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, (e.g., human services, business, or recreation).
- Minimum of five years of progressive management experience in a YMCA or similar non-profit organization.
- Proven ability to lead large teams, with experience in managing senior-level staff and multiple departments.
- Demonstrated expertise in fiscal management (annual budget exceeding $2M), program development, and staff development.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, and the ability to engage with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience in community outreach and building partnerships with local organizations, businesses, and governmental entities.
- YMCA Multi-Team/Branch Leader certification preferred.
Ready to lead a growing branch with purpose and vision?
Apply today to shape the future of the Berkeley Heights YMCA and the community we proudly serve.
About the Summit Area YMCA:
We were founded as the Young Men's Christian Association in 1886, but today, we are The Y. Part of a world-class organization, we are one of the area’s leading nonprofits, that values, and is made stronger by, its diverse people. The Summit Area YMCA is committed to strengthening community by connecting all people to their potential, purpose, and each other. Working locally, we focus on empowering young people, improving health and well-being, and inspiring action in and across communities. By bringing together people from different backgrounds, perspectives, and generations, we ensure that we all have access to the opportunities, relationships, and resources necessary to learn, grow and thrive.
