Senior Program Director YMCA

Full-time

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.

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 Senior Program Director position is responsible for the coordination and oversight of Before and After Care, Summer Camp and Youth and Family programming in one of our largest and fastest growing municipalities.

The Senior Program Director must be a team motivator with an ability to create an environment of program innovation, staff development and cohesion and fiscal responsibility

The Senior Program Director position provides strategic, operational and community-focused programming for a flagship YMCA Center and school district while supporting the delivery of high-quality childcare and school age programs as well as engaging, high-quality programming for youth and families. This role is responsible for hiring, training, creation, and delivery of quality programming with the goal of driving enrollment, engagement, and revenue targets.

The Senior Program Director serves as a relationship builder between the YMCA, community members and community partners through visibility, connectiveness, engagement and program delivery

• Provide overall leadership and direction for YMCA programs both in the Center and in the school system, ensuring excellence in programs, services and facilities.
• Execute 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 youth and family programming 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 staff.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive, and performance-driven culture rooted in YMCA core values.
• Promote professional development, accountability, and continuous improvement across all programs.

• Develop and manage the youth and family operating budget, forecasting and financial controls.
• Ensure strong fiscal stewardship through regular monitoring of revenues, expenses and financial performance.
• Align financial resources with strategic priorities while meeting revenue and expense targets.

• Support the branch annual campaign and actively support additional fundraising and philanthropic initiatives.
• Build and steward relationships with donors, volunteers and community partners to advance charitable giving.
• Partner with Association leadership to support capital efforts, grants and donor strategies.
• Serve as a visible and effective spokesperson for the Y’s mission and impact within the community.