Executive Director

We are The Y, an association that values and is made stronger by its diverse people.

The YMCA of Central New Mexico is seeking an exceptional leader to serve as the inaugural Executive Director of the Westside Family YMCA—a brand-new community hub scheduled to open in April 2026. This 20,000-square-foot, modern storefront facility will feature a comprehensive wellness center, group exercise studio, spin studio, Child Watch, and a licensed Preschool, all designed to meet the needs of families in one of Albuquerque’s fastest-growing and most dynamic areas.

Located on the rapidly expanding Northwest side of the city, this role offers a rare and exciting opportunity to build a YMCA from the ground up, shape its culture and impact, and lead a mission-driven organization poised to transform community health, youth development, and family well‑being.

The Executive Director, under the direction of the COO/VP of Operations and in accordance with the purpose, policy and principles of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, supports the work of the YMCA, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility.

The Executive Director directs the overall operations of the YMCA of Central New Mexico’s association’s newest branch, the Westside Family YMCA, with an anticipated annual operating budget of $2 million. The Westside Family YMCA service offering will include a wellness center, personal training, group exercise, child watch, an early learning center, before & after school programming, summer day camps, family programming, and youth sports.

This position is responsible for implementing the operations strategy to reach the annual strategic and fiscal objectives. The Executive Director works to position the Y as a community leader in the areas of Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. The Executive Director accomplishes these objectives through three main areas of focus:
Branch Operations, Staff Development and Community Development.

• The Executive Director must understand the basic concept of non-profit management and the utilization of volunteers and staff to attain both strategic and operational goals.
• Commitment to the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central New Mexico, as well as implementation of these values in all daily work activity is a necessity in this leadership role.
• Bachelor’s degree in business administration, management, or related field required.
• Minimum of 5 years operations experience with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Must possess high levels of self-motivation and proven leadership abilities.
• This position requires a demonstrated history of leadership in the areas of volunteer and staff development, budget and fiscal management, financial development, membership development, program development, community development and strategic planning.
• Ability to delegate appropriate responsibilities involved in day-to-day operations is essential.
• Employee must have excellent verbal and written communication skills and have working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• Must be able to understand software systems or be able to learn within 60 days of hire date.
• A valid driver’s license is required as well as the ability to drive to various locations within the central New Mexico area.
• YMCA Multi-Team or Branch Leader certification preferred.

• Models the 5 Voice Attributes of Welcoming, Nurturing, Genuine, Determined, and Hopeful as a guide for staff and member engagement.
• Develops, manages, and achieves the annual operating budget for the branch.
• Implements strategies to grow membership and program enrollment through innovation, quality programs, and the member experience.
• Seeks continuous improvement to identify more efficient operating practices, in partnership with other Y Branch leadership.
• Demonstrates a high level of fiscal competence through accurate budgeting, forecasting, labor management, and variance reporting.
• Ensures that the member experience is at the center of everything we do.
• Creates a culture of inclusion to…