Located in West Tennessee, the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South offers an ideal location with warm weather and a desirable setting for an active outdoor lifestyle. Memphis is an authentic and vibrant destination headlined by music and full of one-of-a-kind experiences: Elvis Presley’s Graceland, Sun Studio, performing arts, alternative rock and Blues music, an ornamental metal museum, Beale Street, the Memphis Zoo, National Civil Rights Museum, Mississippi River views, mouthwatering barbecue, lively festivals, and intriguing galleries and museums. These only begin the list of what’s so great about the Home of the Blues, Soul and Rock ’n’ Roll.
Memphis and the Mid-South offers a low cost of living. Join a cause-driven association with a focus on nurturing the potential of every child and teen, improving the nation’s health and well-being and providing opportunities to give back and support our neighbors. Learn more about the YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South at www.ymcamemphis.org.
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic, highly motivated, proven cause-driven leader for a tremendous career opportunity leading successful operations for a growing $70 million organization. The Executive Director must be a team motivator with an ability to create an environment that cultivates a culture of program innovation, staff development and fiscal responsibility.
This is a great opportunity with the YMCA to join this dynamic association. We are seeking a proven, self-motivated, cause-driven professional to join our team. Under the general direction of the Senior Vice President of Center Operations, this position ensures the successful operation of a flagship center to include membership and program development, budgeting, financial results, personnel management, fundraising, and community relations.
The Executive Director 3 provides strategic, operational and community-focused leadership for a flagship YMCA center while supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare and school age programs in collaboration with local school districts in partnership with the Youth Development team. This role is responsible for branch operations, program and membership growth, staff and volunteer leadership, fiscal oversight, fundraising, childcare, and ensuring alignment with the Association’s mission and strategic priorities.
The Executive Director serves as the chief ambassador of the YMCA within the community, fostering strong partnerships, cultivating volunteers, and advancing philanthropic efforts, and ensuring exceptional experiences for members, program participants and families.
Mission Advancement: Champions the Y’s cause and mission. Builds effective systems for volunteer development and secures resources to advance philanthropic impact.
Collaboration: Builds trust-based relationships that reflect community needs. Communicates for influence and develops others through shared leadership and partnership.
Operational Effectiveness: Integrates strategic thinking with execution. Ensures strong financial practices, accountability systems and continuous improvement.
Personal Growth: Embraces learning, adaptability and innovation. Anticipates challenges and models resilience and professional growth.
Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful and Genuine.
This role requires flexibility, including evenings and weekends, to support branch operations, board meetings, fundraising events and community engagement. Travel within the Mid-South region may be required.
The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South aims to provide quality and safe youth programs for all. We are committed to making a continuous effort to prevent 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.
The YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South has partnered with Traingle2 to lead this search. To apply, please submit your cover letter and resume through YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South Careers. For questions about the position or to recommend a candidate, contact Paul McEntire at paul@triangle2.com.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
Nurturing the potential of every child and teen- We believe that all kids deserve the opportunity to discover who they really are and what they can achieve. That’s why, through the Y, millions of youth today are cultivating the values, skills and relationships that lead to positive behaviors, better health and educational achievement.
HEALTHY LIVING
Improving the nation’s well-being- In communities across the nation, the Y is a leading voice on health and well-being. With a mission centered on balance, the Y brings families closer together, encourages good health and fosters connections through fitness, sports, fun and shared interests. As a result, millions of youth, adults and families are receiving the support, guidance and resources needed to achieve greater health and well-being paid for their spirit, mind and body.
SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
Giving back and providing support to our neighbors- Whether developing skills or emotional well-being through education and training, welcoming and connecting diverse the demographic populations through global services, or preventing chronic disease and building healthier communities through collaborations with policymakers, the Y fosters the care and respect all people need and deserve.
