Senior Executive Director, Green Hills

YMCA; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Middle Tennessee is seeking a Senior Executive Director to oversee operations across multiple locations in Nashville, balancing fiscal stewardship with high-quality program delivery, facility upkeep, and safety while guiding staff development and member engagement.

You will lead strategic initiatives, build partnerships, and ensure exceptional service across centers, modeling the YMCA's mission and values in daily practice.

Qualifications

• Four-year college degree in a related field.
• Minimum 21 years of age.
• At least seven years' experience in an executive director-level YMCA position.
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work with diverse communities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operations of multiple YMCA locations.
• Balance fiscal responsibility with program delivery and facility upkeep.
• Develop and motivate staff; promote safety and cleanliness.
• Engage with community partners and support asset development.

Skills

Mission-driven leadership

Community involvement

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Staff motivation

Flexible schedule

Education

Four-year college degree

Job description

Consistent with the mission of the YMCA of Middle Tennessee, and in cooperation with other YMCA staff, under the direction of the Group Vice President, the Senior Executive Director is responsible for the oversight operations of multiple YMCA locations and must balance fiscal responsibility, staff development/motivation, quality program delivery and facility upkeep, cleanliness and safety to experience success.

• Passion, enthusiasm, and support for mission and values of the YMCA with demonstrated community involvement and asset development experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with individuals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences across different community contexts.
• Minimum 21 years of age
• Four-year college degree in a related field
• At least seven years' experience in an executive director-level YMCA position
• Ability to inspire and motivate staff members.
• Ability to create a culture of serving members and staff within the Centers.
• Ability to analyze complex information, and to define and solve problems.
• Excellent written, oral and presentation skills.
• Ability to make administrative and procedural decisions and judgments on sensitive, confidential issues.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends, required.