Chief Youth Development Architect

nation.enterprises; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 525,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus

Equity grant

Job summary

Nation.enterprises in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Vice President of Youth Development to lead all youth programming and athlete pathways. This role involves strategic oversight of youth sports initiatives, aiming to engage over 500,000 young athletes while generating significant revenue.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in youth sports, a proven leadership record, and a commitment to developing programs that drive long-term athlete success. A competitive compensation package of $900,000 is offered.

Qualifications

• 15+ years in youth sports programming, coaching, or athletic development.
• 7+ years in senior youth sports leadership roles (VP, Director, or equivalent).
• Proven track record of building and scaling youth sports programs (10,000+ participants).

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute comprehensive youth development strategy across all sports and age groups.
• Establish philosophy balancing long-term athlete development over short-term winning.
• Create clear pathway to professional and Olympic levels.

Skills

Youth sports programming

Leadership skills

Communication

Program development

Strategic thinking

Education

Bachelor’s degree (Kinesiology, Sports Management, Education, or related field)

Master’s degree (Sports Administration, Education, Child Development)

Job description

Nation.enterprises in Charleston, South Carolina is seeking a Vice President of Youth Development to lead all youth programming and athlete pathways. This role involves strategic oversight of youth sports initiatives, aiming to engage over 500,000 young athletes while generating significant revenue.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in youth sports, a proven leadership record, and a commitment to developing programs that drive long-term athlete success. A competitive compensation package of $900,000 is offered.