Professional Development Director of Youth Development Experience

YMCA of Greater Richmond; Chesterfield Court House (VA); On-site; USD 58,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive medical, dental, vision

Retirement contribution

Generous paid time off

Pre tax health and dependent care

Excellent training and career growth

Free YMCA membership

Wellness programs

Employee assistance program

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Richmond seeks a relationally driven leadership development professional to design and deliver staff development for Youth Development site directors. The Professional Development Director will align learning initiatives with the organization's mission and drive program quality through effective training.

The role requires site visits, coaching, and identifying training resources, balancing in-house and outsourced solutions for Y-University, and travel as needed to program

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering staff training and development programs.
• Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles
• Proven ability to build relationships, coach staff, and foster team engagement
• Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills
• Experience in program management, preferably in youth development or nonprofit settings
• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to program sites as needed
• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Responsibilities

• Design and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy for Youth Development.
• Visit program sites to observe, coach, and identify training gaps.
• Identify and secure training resources, balancing in-house and outsourced solutions for Y-University.
• Enhance leadership skills, program quality, site management, and operational efficiency

Skills

Staff training

Adult learning principles

Relationship building

Coaching

Communication

Facilitation

Program management

Travel flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a relationally driven, leadership development professional to provide staff development and training to YMCA Youth Development site directors. The Professional Development Director of Youth Development Experience will be responsible for designing and executing a comprehensive learning and development strategy for the Youth Development Department that aligns with the YMCA of Greater Richmond's objectives and mission.

This role involves the creation and management of initiatives aimed at enhancing leadership skills, program quality, site management, and operational efficiency. With the goal of increasing program quality through superior staff development and team experience, the Director will regularly visit sites during program hours to observe, coach, build relationships, and gather insight into training gaps. Additionally, the Director will be tasked with identifying and securing training resources, ensuring a balanced mix of in-house and outsourced training solutions for Y-University.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in delivering staff training and development programs

• Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles

• Proven ability to build relationships, coach staff, and foster team engagement

• Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills

• Experience in program management, preferably in youth development or nonprofit settings

• Ability to work flexible hours and travel to program sites as needed

• Bachelor's degree preferred or equivalent experience

Who We Are

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization with the goal of strengthening the foundations of community. We do this through programs that help build a healthy mind, body and spirit for all, and our programs are built around our three focus areas: Healthy Living, Youth Development and Social Responsibility. The Y is committed to access, inclusion and engagement for all. At the Y we recognize, appreciate and value all dimensions of diversity and the ways that our communities are unique. We seek to engage and connect diverse populations in a welcoming environment focused on building bridges towards empathy and equity. As an employer, the Y seeks to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and provide opportunities for growth and development. Our employees exemplify and adhere to our four Brand Behaviors of Honesty, Caring, Respect and Responsibility.

Compensation/Benefits:

• Competitive medical, dental, vision & prescription coverage, with Flex Spending & HSA Options

• YMCA Retirement Fund: 12% employer-paid retirement contribution (once vested)

• Generous paid time off

• Pretax program for health, dental, vision and child care (DCAP)

• Excellent training, development and career opportunities

• Free family metro Y membership with access to YMCA activities, classes and programs

• Free programs, including school-age child care and camp (excludes outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings)

• Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials and optional wellness activities

• Life & long-term disability; Employee Assistance Program

• Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance & legal resources program

Salary Range: $58,000 to $60,000 per year