Visionary VP of Youth Development & Impact

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

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.