Senior Vice President of Youth Development

YMCA
Salary
$140,000.00
$150,000.00
How to Apply
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Are you ready to shape the future of youth in our community?
Job Description

As the Senior Vice President of Youth Development, you will drive a dynamic, year-round strategy that nurtures achievement, belonging, and success for thousands of young people across our region. You will serve as a senior leader guiding the vision, partnerships, and operations that position the YMCA as a leader in youth-serving organizations.

Qualifications

Who You Are:

Experienced Executive: Master’s degree in Education, Social Work, Public Administration, Nonprofit Management, or a related field required.
Proven Leader: Minimum 10 years of progressive leadership experience in youth development or a related multi-site setting.
Compliance-Savvy: Deep understanding of licensing requirements and child safety regulations in the DMV area.
Strategic & Analytical: Skilled in strategic planning, budget oversight, and use of data to guide decision-making.
Relationship-Builder: Strong interpersonal and communication skills to engage with staff, families, funders, and partners.
Mission-Driven: Passionate about youth empowerment, and advancing the mission of the YMCA.
Research-Informed: Deep knowledge of current research and trends in youth development, including emerging best practices, innovation, and the evolving landscape of youth service providers.
Positive Youth Development (PYD) Framework: Demonstrated ability to design and lead programs using a strengths-based, PYD approach that promotes youth voice, engagement, and growth.
Curriculum Design: Experience in developing age-appropriate curriculum that supports leadership, social-emotional learning, and life skills.
Pipeline Development: Skilled in building and sustaining a youth development pipeline that supports participants from birth through young adulthood, including key transitions such as early education, school-age care, teen leadership, and career exploration.
Metrics & Impact: Ability to design and implement tools that measure the long-term outcomes and community impact of YMCA youth programs, using both qualitative and quantitative methods.

Essential Functions

What you will do at the Y:

  • Strategic Vision: Develop and implement a comprehensive youth development strategy aligned with YMCA values, community needs, and best practices.
  • Program Innovation: Lead the creation of innovative, impactful, holistic, and age-appropriate programs in early learning, out of school time and summer camp.
  • Operational Excellence: Optimize policies and procedures across the association to ensure consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance.
  • Child Safety: Champion youth protection policies and practices while leading compliance with all licensure and safety regulations in the DMV area.
  • Community Partnerships: Cultivate strategic relationships with schools, local organizations, and regional leaders to address issues such as the achievement gap and bullying.
  • Team Leadership: Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing exempt staff across the Youth Development department.
  • Evaluation & Impact: Implement data-driven tools and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and inform future growth.
  • Resource Development: Work collaboratively with philanthropy team to identify funding opportunities to expand number of children served.
Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies
  • Mission Advancement: Incorporates the Y's mission and values into the organization's vision and strategies.
    Collaboration: Initiates the development of relationships with influential leaders to impact and strengthen the community.
    Operational Effectiveness: Possesses penetrating insight and strong strategic and critical thinking skills.
    Personal Growth: Creates a learning organization. Effectively drives change by leveraging resources and creating alignment to expand organizational opportunities.
Required Certifications

Why you should join us:

The YMCA offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. By joining our team, you will have the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a range of benefits designed to support your overall well-being. Here are some of the benefits you can enjoy as an employee:

  • Mission-Driven Work: Shape the lives of young people and uplift our communities every day.
  • Competitive Salary Range: $140,000–$150,000, based on experience and qualifications.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Medical, dental, and vision coverage for you and your family.
  • Free Y Membership: Full membership for you and your family to support wellness and connection.
  • Retirement Plans: The Y contributes 10% of your salary to a retirement plan, with additional 403(b) and Roth options.
  • Paid Time Off: Generous vacation, sick leave, and holidays.
  • Professional Growth: Ongoing access to leadership development and training.