Vice President, Operations - Tampa Metro Area YMCA

YMCA of the USA
Tampa, FL
Let the next step in your career be a footprint in the sands of sunny Tampa Bay, Florida.

Job Description

Are you a dynamic, visionary leader ready to drive growth, build teams, and deepen community impact? Join the Tampa Y — a thriving, financially sound, and rapidly expanding YMCA Association — as our next Vice President of Operations.

About Tampa Y

At Tampa Y, we are committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With multiple family centers and a wide spectrum of programming, we are well-positioned for continued growth and innovation. We deeply value our associates and volunteers and have built an environment where mission and business performance go hand in hand.

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • Bachelor’s Degree required (Master’s preferred) in business, nonprofit management, or related field.
  • 5+ years of senior leadership experience in multi-site, membership-based health & wellness or recreation operations (budget magnitude exceeding $10MM preferred; YMCA experience strongly preferred).
  • A documented track record of membership growth & retention, program innovation, and operational/financial performance.
  • Strong experience in fundraising, major gifts/capital campaigns, and developing community partnerships.
  • Excellent business operations acumen, financial development skills, and ability to lead in a mission-driven environment.
  • A collaborative, inclusive leadership style; strong analytical and critical-thinking skills; ability to navigate complexity and change.
  • Superior communication skills—written and oral—and comfort engaging with a wide variety of stakeholders (associates, volunteers, board members, community leaders).
  • Willingness to travel regularly across the region, attend evening/weekend events, and respond to operational needs 24/7 as required.
  • Must reside locally in the Tampa Metro area with valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.

Essential Functions

Why This Role Is Exciting

As Vice President Of Operations, You Will

  • Lead and oversee the operational excellence of assigned family centers and product-line operations.
  • Drive membership growth and retention while creating a member-focused culture of engagement and innovation.
  • Collaborate on program development for youth, adults, and families, aligned with ambitious strategic goals.
  • Steward facilities and equipment to ensure safe, welcoming, and functional environments.
  • Lead fundraising, community partnerships, and capital campaign efforts to fuel mission impact.
  • Supervise and develop a high-performing team of associates and volunteers, embedding the YMCA’s core values in everything we do.
  • Manage budgets and financial targets—ensuring that operations meet or exceed margin expectations and fuel our sustainable growth.
  • Represent the Y in the community, building relationships with business, civic, and governmental entities to further our cause.

What We Offer

  • A regionally vibrant location: Tampa Bay offers beautiful Gulf beaches, year-round sunshine, a thriving cultural scene, excellent schools, and a growing economy—making it a fantastic place both to live and lead.
  • Generous paid time off (PTO) to support work-life balance.
  • Excellent health plan options, ensuring you and your family are well-protected.
  • Outstanding retirement benefit: up to 12% employer retirement contribution when qualification criteria are met.
  • A mission-driven culture at a financially sound, growing Association—where your leadership will make a real difference and be highly visible.
  • A professional environment where innovation is encouraged and your strategic insights will shape the future of the Y in our region.

Join Us

If you’re ready to lead operational excellence and community impact at one of the most respected YMCA Associations in the country, we want to hear from you. Submit your résumé and cover letter detailing your leadership achievements, membership, and program growth experience, and how you plan to bring your vision and energy to Tampa Y.

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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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Posted 2025-11-18

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