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Lead learning and leadership development strategies that help YMCA staff grow, thrive, and deliver mission-driven impact.
Job Description
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.
Qualifications
- 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
Essential Functions
- Model the YMCA core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility while fostering a welcoming, engaging, and mission-driven culture.
- Provide strategic leadership for Association-wide learning, leadership development, and workforce development initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational priorities and long-term business objectives.
- Assess organizational and leadership development needs and design, implement, and continuously improve learning strategies, curricula, and training programs that strengthen employee performance, engagement, retention, advancement, and leadership readiness.
- Partner with operational leaders to identify performance gaps, organizational challenges, workforce needs, and change initiatives, developing learning solutions that enhance individual, team, and organizational effectiveness.
- Lead the development and delivery of high-impact learning experiences, including leadership development programs, supervisory training, certifications, conferences, and professional development opportunities utilizing a variety of instructional methods and learning modalities.
- Establish and manage an integrated Association-wide training and development calendar, ensuring effective planning, coordination, and execution of local, regional, state alliance, and YUSA learning opportunities.
- Develop and maintain learning standards, evaluation frameworks, quality assurance processes, and performance metrics to measure effectiveness, drive continuous improvement, and inform strategic decision-making.
- Serve as an internal consultant, coach, and trusted advisor to leaders, providing expertise in leadership effectiveness, employee development, performance management, talent growth, and organizational capability building.
- Cultivate and maintain strategic partnerships with YUSA, State Alliance partners, external vendors, educational institutions, and subject matter experts to expand learning opportunities and leverage best practices.
- Oversee learning systems, training records, certifications, budgets, and development resources while ensuring operational effectiveness, compliance, and responsible stewardship of Association resources.
- Recruit, develop, and support trainers, facilitators, mentors, and learning partners to strengthen the Association's internal training and leadership development capacity.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
- Developing Self & Others
- Change Leadership
- Collaboration
- Communication & Influence
- Critical Thinking & Decision Making
- Program/Project Management
- Emotional Maturity
- Engaging Community
Required Certifications
- Within first six months: New Hire Orientation training
- Within 30 days of hire: Introduction to Listen First
- YMCA Organizational Leader certificate preferred within two years of hire