Executive Director - YMCA Center

Job Description

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

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.

• Provide overall leadership and direction for YMCA branch operations, ensuring excellence in programs, services and facilities.
• Oversee the planning, delivery and evaluation of branch‑based programs and services that support youth development, healthy living and social responsibility.
• Ensure program and service quality, safety, and compliance with Association standards and applicable regulations.
• Provide strategic oversight for branch operations and ensure program quality, innovation and alignment with Association goals while fostering strong community partnerships and meeting direct revenue goals.

• Recruit, hire, coach and develop a high‑performing team of staff and key leaders.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive and performance‑driven culture rooted in YMCA core values.
• Promote professional development, accountability and continuous improvement across all branch functions.
• Lead, engage and support volunteers in meaningful, mission‑driven roles.