Senior Vice President of Youth Development

YMCA of Metropolitan Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 160,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement contribution 10%

Generous paid time off and holidays

Professional development andLeadership

Job summary

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington seeks a Senior Vice President of Youth Development to reimagine and strengthen youth programs across the region. You will lead association-wide strategy for Early Learning, School Age, and Camp programs, shaping a unified vision for quality, innovation, and impact.

You will partner with branch leaders to strengthen models, develop staff capabilities, and create engaging experiences where youth can achieve, relate, and belong.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, education, or multi-site youth-serving organizations.
• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and hold high-performing leaders accountable.
• Demonstrated success transforming programs, strengthening organizational systems, and leading meaningful change.
• Deep expertise in positive youth development, evidence-informed programming, and child and adolescent development.
• Strong strategic thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree preferred; YMCA leadership experience strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop Exceptional Leaders: build the skills, confidence, and accountability of youth development leaders and staff.
• Lead Transformation: develop and execute a strategy to elevate Youth Development programs across the association.
• Champion Program Excellence: establish evidence-informed standards for program quality and safety.
• Drive Innovation: design engaging, developmentally appropriate programs fostering belonging and leadership.
• Strengthen Impact: establish measures of program quality, youth outcomes, and family experience.
• Build Partnerships: collaborate with branch leaders, schools, families, and community organizations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Collaboration

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

Master's degree

Job description

Are you a visionary youth development leader ready to make a lasting impact?

Position: Senior Vice President of Youth Development Salary Range: $160,000.00 - $170,000.00

The YMCA of Metropolitan Washington is seeking an exceptional Senior Vice President of Youth Development to reimagine, strengthen, and transform how we serve children, teens, and families across the region. This is an opportunity for an accomplished leader with deep expertise in positive youth development and a proven record of building high-quality programs, developing strong teams, and driving meaningful organizational change.

We are looking for someone who understands what makes youth programs exceptional—and knows how to turn that knowledge into consistent, measurable results.

As SVP of Youth Development, you will lead the association-wide strategy for our Early Learning, School Age, and Camp programs, helping shape a unified vision for quality, innovation, and impact.

Working in close partnership with branch and operations leadership, you will strengthen program models, establish quality standards, develop staff capabilities, and create engaging experiences where young people can achieve, relate, and belong.

What You'll Do:

• Develop Exceptional Leaders: Build the skills, confidence, and accountability of youth development leaders and staff.
• Lead Transformation: Develop and execute a comprehensive strategy to elevate and advance Youth Development programs across the association.
• Champion Program Excellence: Establish evidence-informed standards for positive youth development, curriculum, program quality, safety, and youth engagement.
• Drive Innovation: Design engaging, developmentally appropriate programs that foster belonging, achievement, social-emotional growth, and leadership.
• Strengthen Impact: Establish meaningful measures of program quality, youth outcomes, participation, and family experience.
• Build Partnerships: Collaborate with branch leaders, schools, families, and community organizations to strengthen programs and expand opportunities.

What You Bring:

• 10+ years of progressive leadership experience in youth development, education, or multi-site youth-serving organizations.
• Proven ability to inspire, develop, and hold high-performing leaders accountable.
• Demonstrated success transforming programs, strengthening organizational systems, and leading meaningful change.
• Deep expertise in positive youth development, evidence-informed programming, and child and adolescent development.
• Strong strategic thinking, collaboration, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Master's degree preferred; YMCA leadership experience strongly preferred.

Why Join Us?

At the YMCA of Metropolitan Washington, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference on a regional scale. Join a mission-driven organization where your expertise, ideas, and leadership will shape exceptional youth experiences, empower talented teams, and create lasting community impact. We invest in our leaders and offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 10% YMCA retirement contribution
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• Professional development and leadership opportunities

This is your opportunity to leave a lasting legacy—advancing program excellence, inspiring exceptional leadership, and strengthening the YMCA's impact across our communities.