Executive Director of Training and Leadership Development

YMCA of the USA; Nashville (TN); Vor Ort; USD 120.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

YMCA of Middle Tennessee seeks an Executive Director of Talent and Leadership Development to lead learning and professional development, aligning initiatives with organizational priorities. You will integrate learning into business strategy, ensuring staff growth, engagement, and meaningful experiences for staff, members, and volunteers.

You will design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training programs, collaborating with leaders across functions, and overseeing both in-person and virtual

Qualifikationen

• Strong service-oriented mindset aligned with YMCA mission.
• Proven ability to design and deliver training and leadership development programs.
• Ability to collaborate across levels and functions to implement strategic learning initiatives.

Aufgaben

• Provide strategic leadership for learning and development aligned to organizational priorities.
• Assess staff development needs and design effective programs.
• Oversee delivery of trainings, both in-person and virtual, with high quality outcomes.
• Foster a culture of continuous learning and accountability.

Kenntnisse

Leadership development

Training design

Facilitation

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Project management

Microsoft Office

Travel readiness

Ausbildung

Four-year degree or equivalent

Tools

LMS platforms

Jobbeschreibung

Consistent with the Christian mission and vision of the YMCA of Middle TN, the Executive Director of Talent and Leadership Development (ED of TLD), provides strategic leadership to help strengthen the organization through learning and professional development. Reporting to the SVP of Engagement, this role collaborates with organizational leaders to assess needs and design, deliver, and sustain high-quality training and leadership development initiatives that advance the YMCA’s organizational priorities. The ED of TLD integrates learning and development into the overall business strategy, ensuring staff are equipped with the skills, confidence and pathways needed for engagement, retention, and career growth. By fostering a culture of continuous learning and accountability, this role helps employees model YMCA core values and deliver meaningful, mission-driven experiences for staff, members, volunteers, and the communities we serve.

• Passion for and commitment to the YMCA’s mission, with a strong service-oriented mindset
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills; ability to engage effectively with diverse audiences
• Proven ability to collaborate cross-functionally and work effectively at all levels of the organization
• Demonstrated expertise in training design, facilitation, and presentation, both in-person and virtual
• Strong knowledge of current and emerging trends and best practices in training and leadership development
• Highly organized and detail oriented; able to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and work under pressure
• Sound judgment, initiative, conflict resolution skills, and ability to maintain confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and related technology
• Flexibility to travel to multiple locations and work evenings and weekends as needed
• Minimum age of 21; four-year degree or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Proven track record of developing and delivering successful training programs; prior training leadership or comparable corporate experience preferred