Executive Director 1 – MSCS

Description

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is a cornerstone non-profit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. The YMCA runs a large childcare program with over 130 before and after school sites in 17 school districts, 700 team members, 8,000 children daily, and over $20M in revenue. With a rich history and a strong presence in the Memphis and Mid-South region, the YMCA offers a wide range of programs and services aimed at nurturing the potential of children and teens, improving health and well-being and providing opportunities for individuals and families to connect and thrive.

Position Summary: 

The YMCA of Memphis & the Mid-South is seeking a dynamic and strategic leader to serve as the Executive Director 1 (ED 1), for MSCS. The ED1, MSCS will support the leadership and continuous development of school age staff, supervise the Program Director team, maintain partnerships with school district leadership, support financial oversight, ensure compliance and risk management, and implement strategic planning for the school age programs that fall under our Municipals. The goal is to ensure programs implement the highest quality care and supervision for school age children. The ED 1 will report to the ED 2 and support the program’s growth, sustainability, and quality, working closely with staff, school partners, and the stakeholders to establish the Y as the premier provider of quality programs for school age children.

Essential Functions:

Program Leadership

• Support the planning, development, and execution of before and after-school programs, and camp programs for school-age students (MSCS), ensuring alignment with the organization’s mission and vision as well as state licensing requirements.
• Lead a comprehensive summer camp experience, including a variety of activities with a focus on creative arts, outdoor adventures, physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development.
• Manages the day-to-day operations of specific programs.
• Executes strategic plans developed in coordination with the ED2.
• Oversee program-specific staff and direct service delivery
• Continuously assess program outcomes, support data-informed adjustments, and evaluate the impact on student development.
• Support and maintain positive relationships with key stakeholders (including superintendents, principals, school, and community leaders).
• In collaboration with the Training, Development, and Compliance specialists, ensure the program is in compliance with all applicable local, state, and federal regulations, including child safety, staffing ratios, and other legal requirements.
• Informs ED 2 of trends, successes, and program needs

Fiscal Management and Budgeting

• Provide input on and manage the site-specific budgets for both the after-school program sites and the camp programs, ensuring financial sustainability and cost-effective operations.
• Ensure proper tracking and reporting of all financial activities related to the programs.
• Provide weekly reports to identify variances and ensure ongoing management

Team Development and Leadership

• Help recruit, train, develop, and mentor a high-performing team of Program Directors and Site Supervisors.
• Foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and excellence among staff and program participants.
• Provide guidance, coaching, and professional development opportunities to empower staff members.

Community Engagement and Partnerships

• Build and maintain relationships with elementary schools, school leaders, and local stakeholders to enhance program reach and impact.
• Serve as an advocate for the development and education of school age children within Memphis and surrounding communities.
• All other duties as assigned by Supervisor.

Qualifications:

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, nonprofit management, or a related field. (Master’s degree preferred), or in the process of attaining the degree (internal applicants only).
• Minimum of 3 years of team leadership experience in child development (school age preferred), program management, or nonprofit administration.
• Knowledge of child development, social-emotional learning, and best practices for school age programming.

Skills and Competencies

• Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage complex situations and multiple priorities.
• Experience with program evaluation is a plus.
• Expertise in leading and evaluating school age camps and before and after school programs.
• Experience ensuring fiscal accountability.

Core Values and Mission Alignment

The Executive Director 1, MSCS, of School Age Programs is expected to uphold and exemplify the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. This leader will have a deep commitment to the YMCA’s mission and the ability to inspire others to join in making a meaningful impact on the lives of youth in Memphis & the Mid-South.

YMCA Leadership Competencies:

Mission Advancement: Reinforces the Y’s values within the organization and the community. Effectively communicates the benefits and impact of the Y’s efforts for all stakeholders.  

Collaboration: Builds and nurtures strategic relationships to enhance support for the Y. Serves as a community leader building collaborations based on trust and credibility to advance the Y’s mission and goals. Communicates for influence to attain buy-in and support of goals. Provides tools and resources for the development of others.

Operational Effectiveness: Integrates multiple thinking processes to make decisions. Involves staff at all levels in the development of programs and activities. Ensures execution of plans. Institutes sound accounting procedures and financial controls. Assigns clear accountability and ensures continuous improvement.

Personal Growth: Fosters a learning environment embracing diverse abilities and approaches. Creates a sense of urgency and positive tension to support change. Has the functional and technical knowledge and skills required to perform well; uses best practices and demonstrates up-to-date knowledge and skills in technology. 

Behavioral Characteristics: Welcoming, Nurturing, Determined, Hopeful, and Genuine.

Work Environment & Schedule

This position is based in Memphis, TN, with occasional travel throughout the Mid-South, MS, and West Tennessee regions. Flexibility is required to attend weekend and evening events, meetings, and other activities as necessary to fulfill the responsibilities of the role.

This position is generally Monday to Friday, however, evenings and weekends will be required based on business needs.