Center Director - Schilling YMCA

Center Director - Schilling YMCA

Collierville, TN • Full‑time

SUMMARY OF POSITION

Responsible for operating all aspects of a YMCA center location.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The Center Director oversees the daily operation of the center with a specific focus on member engagement, employee supervision, facility quality, sales, and aquatics support.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Promote and incorporate the YMCA core values.
• Oversee day‑to‑day operations of the branch, including supervision of exempt staff.
• Ensure branch cleanliness and equipment maintenance.
• Monitor and control expenses related to the branch according to budget.
• Ensure safety procedures are followed and guard against potential risks in all areas.
• Develop and provide excellent fitness, aquatics, and youth programming.
• Enter and process transactions in a timely manner (e.g., new memberships, merchandise sales, non‑member participant forms).
• Be accountable for each financial transaction and account reconciliation of funds taken during your shift.
• Attend and participate in Association meetings.
• Serve as a YMCA representative at special events and community gatherings.
• Attend designated YMCA trainings and certification courses.
• Recruit, train, and schedule YMCA staff to ensure the center is fully staffed by qualified individuals at all times.
• Perform physical duties such as standing for long periods, kneeling or crouching, and lifting heavy weights.
• Perform all other duties as assigned by the Executive Director.

LEADERSHIP COMPETENCIES

Collaboration: Works effectively with people of different backgrounds, abilities, opinions, and perceptions; builds rapport and relates well to others; listens for understanding; speaks and writes effectively; takes initiative to assist in developing others.

Operational Effectiveness: Makes sound judgments and applies learning to new situations; embraces new approaches; establishes goals, clarifies tasks, and plans work; follows budgeting policies and reports all financial irregularities immediately; strives to meet or exceed goals.

Personal Growth: Pursues self‑development that enhances job performance; demonstrates openness to change; seeks opportunities in the change process; accurately assesses personal strengths and limitations and uses up‑to‑date knowledge and skills in technology.

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Undergraduate degree in exercise science or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Multi‑Team, Branch, or Organizational Leader Certification preferred.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Responsible and reliable.
• Promotes the YMCA four core values and character development model in all branch activities.
• Current, state‑approved CPR certification.
• Excellent personal and organizational skills.
• Willingness and ability to provide good customer service to all members and guests.
• Promotes YMCA history and mission.
• Abides by the YMCA dress code and employee codes of conduct/rules.
• Computer skills.

WORK SCHEDULE

Work schedules may vary per the Y’s hours of operation. Most Y’s are open 7 days a week: Mon. – Fri. 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Climbing, sitting, standing, pushing, walking, kneeling, and stooping.
• Some exposure to the outdoor elements.
• Exposure to electrical/mechanical mechanisms.
• Exposure to some chemical elements.
• Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to preventing the abuse of children: verbally, physically, emotionally, and sexually. All allegations or suspicions of child abuse are taken seriously and will be reported to the State for investigation with full cooperation from the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid‑South.

Salary : $55,000 – $65,000

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