Job Description

Branch Executive

Pen Argyl, PA | Full Time, Salary | $85,000

We believe that great people build great communities.

We are seeking a Branch Executive to lead the daily operations, staff, and strategic growth of a YMCA branch serving the Lehigh Valley community. This role provides leadership across membership, health & wellness, aquatics, facility operations, and community engagement while ensuring an exceptional member experience and advancing the YMCA's mission.

Some rewards for joining our team:

• Free YMCA membership - access to all branches!
• Flexible work schedule
• Sweet discounts on child care and summer camp programs
• Planning for your future? Ask us how we do it at the Y - it's awesome!

What is needed for this job as our Branch Executive:

• Bachelor's degree in Business, Sports Management, Health, Human Services, or a related field, or equivalent leadership experience
• Experience leading multi-functional teams in recreation, fitness, aquatics, hospitality, nonprofit, or similar service environments
• Experience managing budgets, financial performance, and operational goals
• Experience supervising, coaching, and developing staff
• Ability to build relationships with members, community partners, and volunteers
• Proficiency with Google Workspace or similar business software
• CPR, Lifeguard, and other required YMCA certifications, or the ability to obtain within established timeframes

The responsibilities we will trust you with as our Branch Executive:

• Provide strategic and operational leadership for all branch operations, ensuring a safe, welcoming, and mission-driven environment
• Oversee membership, health & wellness, aquatics, and facility operations to deliver exceptional experiences for members and program participants
• Lead initiatives that drive membership growth, program participation, retention, and community engagement
• Recruit, develop, supervise, and support high-performing staff and volunteers
• Manage branch scheduling, staffing, and operational performance
• Develop and monitor operating budgets while achieving revenue, expense, and net operating goals
• Ensure YMCA policies, safety standards, licensing requirements, and risk management practices are consistently followed
• Build partnerships with community organizations, schools, businesses, and local stakeholders
• Support annual fundraising campaigns, special events, and strategic Association initiatives
• Analyze operational performance and implement continuous improvements across branch programs and services
• Serve as Manager on Duty and respond to facility, member, staff, and emergency situations as needed

What you can expect:

• Support from an experienced regional leadership team
• The opportunity to lead a dynamic, mission-driven YMCA branch
• Professional development and opportunities for career advancement
• Meaningful work that strengthens individuals, families, and communities every day

YMCA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status.

After reading this, if you're thinking "this is me," we want to meet you!

Get the ball rolling with our quick, 3-minute online application.