Senior Director, Youth & Family Education

YMCA of the USA; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Association Senior Director, Academics will lead and innovate YMCA childcare, enrichment, family, and academic programming initiatives. This role focuses on developing strategies to improve program quality, increase academic outcomes, and enhance the value of YMCA family memberships through collaboration, project management, and community engagement.

You will oversee programs across the association, strengthen youth development, and build partnerships with schools and local organizations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education or related field required; Master’s preferred.
• 8+ years of program development and management experience.
• Proven leadership and team-building experience.
• Experience designing and evaluating youth and family programs.
• Strong strategic thinking and project management abilities.
• Proficiency in data collection and analysis to inform decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for families and community partners.
• Experience building partnerships with schools and community organizations.
• Experience with budgeting and fundraising to sustain programs.
• Commitment to YMCA mission and willingness to work flexible hours.

Responsibilities

• Lead childcare, enrichment, family, and academic programming initiatives.
• Develop and execute strategies to improve program quality and outcomes.
• Oversee programs across association and strengthen partnerships.
• Collaborate with schools and community partners on engagement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Program development

Strategic planning

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Data analysis

Communication

Budgeting & fundraising

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Education

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

The Association Senior Director, Academics will lead and innovate YMCA childcare, enrichment, family, and academic programming initiatives. This role focuses on developing strategies to improve program quality, increase academic outcomes, and enhance the value of YMCA family memberships through collaboration, project management, and community engagement.

You will oversee programs across the association, strengthen youth development, and build partnerships with schools and local organizations.