Regional Director, Youth Development & Camp Programs

YMCA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte currently seeks a Regional Director, Youth Development to lead camp programs across multiple sites with revenues over $1M, ensuring mission-aligned, safe, high-quality experiences for youth.

The role requires directing seasonal operations, supervising leadership teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional camper experiences regionally. Strong finance, data, and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in education, recreation, youth development, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 8 years in program management with staff supervision and budget oversight.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams across locations.
• Strong knowledge of program development, evaluation, and community needs assessment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for diverse stakeholders.
• Experience in partnership building with schools, community organizations, and businesses.
• Strong financial management skills including budget development and monitoring.
• Familiarity with YMCA programs, policies, and branding standards preferred.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to drive decisions and improvements.
• Flexibility to travel within the region and work evenings/weekends as needed.

Responsibilities

• Oversee strategic and operational success of camp programs across multiple YMCA sites.
• Support seasonal site operations and supervise camp leadership teams.
• Collaborate with cross-functional partners to deliver high-quality camper experiences.
• Ensure safety standards and youth development outcomes in all programming.
• Travel within the region to support locations and events.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Budget management

Partnerships

Program development

Data analysis

Communication

Travel flexibility

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Job description

The YMCA of Greater Charlotte currently seeks a Regional Director, Youth Development to lead camp programs across multiple sites with revenues over $1M, ensuring mission-aligned, safe, high-quality experiences for youth.

The role requires directing seasonal operations, supervising leadership teams, and collaborating with cross-functional partners to deliver exceptional camper experiences regionally. Strong finance, data, and communication skills are essential.