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Senior Vice President of Youth Development

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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:

• Develop and implement a comprehensive youth development strategy aligned with YMCA values, community needs, and best practices.
• Lead the creation of innovative, impactful, holistic, and age-appropriate programs in early learning, out of school time, and summer camp.
• Ensure operational excellence by optimizing policies and procedures across the association for consistency, safety, and compliance.
• Champion youth protection policies and practices, ensuring compliance with licensure and safety regulations in the DMV area.
• Cultivate strategic community partnerships with schools, local organizations, and regional leaders to address issues like the achievement gap and bullying.
• Recruit, mentor, and manage high-performing staff within the Youth Development department.
• Implement data-driven tools and assessments to evaluate program effectiveness and inform growth.
• Collaborate with the philanthropy team to identify funding opportunities to expand services for children.

Cause-Driven Leadership Competencies

• Mission Advancement: Incorporate the Y's mission and values into organizational strategies.
• Collaboration: Develop relationships with influential community leaders.
• Operational Effectiveness: Use strategic and critical thinking skills to drive organizational success.
• Personal Growth: Foster a learning organization and effectively lead change by leveraging resources and creating alignment.

Required Certifications

Relevant certifications as required for youth development leadership roles.

Why You Should Join Us

The YMCA offers a supportive and dynamic work environment that encourages personal and professional growth. Join us to make a meaningful impact and enjoy benefits such as:

• Mission-driven work shaping the lives of young people
• Competitive salary range: $140,000–$150,000
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Free YMCA membership for you and your family
• Retirement plans with employer contributions
• Paid time off including vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Ongoing leadership development opportunities

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