Membership Director

Posted 18 Days Ago
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Loves Park, IL, USA
In-Office
44K-44K Annually
Mid level
Fitness • Kids + Family • Social Impact • Sports
The Role
Leads YMCA membership operations, acquisition, retention, and member experience. Supervises, coaches, schedules, and develops membership staff while managing payroll, budgets, expenses, and resources. Uses membership activity, participation, and feedback data to improve service and revenue outcomes. Oversees enrollment, communications, promotions, and registrations, supports branch events and leadership initiatives, and helps maintain a safe, welcoming facility through emergency preparedness and coordination with facilities teams.
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YOUR IMPACT
The Membership Director plays a critical role in expanding the YMCA’s reach and deepening its impact. By creating a welcoming, inclusive environment and leading with excellent service, the director drives both member acquisition and retention, which are key to sustaining and growing the Y’s mission-driven work. The director's efforts ensure more individuals and families can access programs that support health, connection, and personal growth. They will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of all designated membership responsibilities and adhere to strong safety practices in accordance with YMCA policies and procedures. This position will also lead a team to build positive relationships with staff, volunteers, members and program participants through effective listening and communication. Through thoughtful leadership and community engagement, the director helps ensure the Y remains a vital, accessible place for all.

    WHAT YOUR DAY MAY LOOK LIKE
    No two days are the same in this role—but every day centers on people, relationships, and creating a best-in-class YMCA experience.

    • Start your day by connecting with your team, checking in with membership staff, addressing immediate needs, and ensuring everyone is focused on delivering an exceptional member experience.
    • Lead and develop staff through coaching, feedback, training, clear expectations, and ongoing support that builds confidence and accountability.
    • Be visible in membership areas, engaging with members, observing service interactions, and identifying opportunities to make the YMCA experience even better.
    • Monitor membership activity and trends, using enrollment, participation, and feedback data to identify opportunities for growth, retention, and improved service.
    • Strengthen the member journey by ensuring enrollment processes, communications, promotions, and registrations are accurate, welcoming, and easy to navigate.
    • Work alongside branch and association leaders to solve challenges, improve operations, and develop strategies that support membership and revenue goals.
    • Manage the business behind the experience by overseeing staffing, scheduling, payroll, budgets, expenses, and department resources.
    • Build a culture of learning through team meetings, staff development, training, and regular feedback that helps employees grow and succeed.
    • Support the branch beyond membership by participating in campaigns, events, leadership initiatives, and Manager on Duty responsibilities.
    • Ensure the branch is safe, clean, and welcoming by partnering with facilities teams, maintaining emergency preparedness, and addressing safety or maintenance concerns.
    • End the day knowing the details mattered, whether it was helping a member feel connected, coaching a staff member through a challenge, improving a process, or finding a new way to bring.

    If you are energized by developing teams, building member relationships, using data to drive results, and creating an environment where people want to belong, you'll find purpose in this role.

    SCHEDULE & COMPENSATION: 1 Position

    1 Position: Tri-Branch YMCA
    Full Time, Exempt
    Monday-Friday, hours vary with occasional nights/weekends outside of regular operational hours based on facility or department needs
    $43,888 per year

    QUALIFICATIONS

    • Minimum age of 21
    • High school diploma or equivalent, required
    • Bachelor’s degree, preferred in recreation, hospitality, management, education or a related field or equivalent preferred
    • YMCA Team Leader certification, preferred
    • 3 years of experience in delivering high quality customer service, required
    • 2 years of supervisory experience, preferred
    • Has supervised or served in leadership role in 1,000+ unit membership base, preferred
    • Strategic thinker, inspiring communicator, and inclusive leader
    • Energized by building systems and relationships that make people stronger—inside and out
    • Current Praesidium Academy training
    • CPR, AED and First Aid Certifications required within 90 days

    THERE'S SO MUCH MORE TO WORKING AT THE Y! Employment benefit information available HERE.

    The Y is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We offer more than just a job, rather the opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of those around you.

    The Y: We're for Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility

    Skills Required

    • Minimum age of 21
    • High school diploma or equivalent
    • Bachelor's degree in recreation, hospitality, management, education, or a related field, or equivalent
    • YMCA Team Leader certification
    • Three years of experience delivering high-quality customer service
    • Two years of supervisory experience
    • Experience supervising or serving in a leadership role within a 1,000-plus-unit membership base
    • Strategic thinking, inspiring communication, and inclusive leadership skills
    • Ability to build systems and relationships that strengthen individuals and teams
    • Current Praesidium Academy training
    • CPR, AED, and First Aid certifications within 90 days
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    The Company
    700 Employees

    What We Do

    The YMCA of Rock River Valley is a non-profit organization serving Winnebago County, dedicated to empowering youth and fostering healthy living. It focuses on youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility by providing a wide array of community programs, including fitness facilities, sports, and childcare services. The organization aims to create a lasting impact and help all community members reach their full potential.

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