Vice President of Youth Development

Overview

As a key member of the executive leadership team, the Vice President of Youth Development provides enterprise leadership and strategic direction for a comprehensive portfolio of youth-serving programs, including licensed childcare, day camps, Expanded Learning Programs (ELP), California Youth Program Support (CaYPS), and positive youth development initiatives. This role is accountable for driving operational excellence, program growth, and measurable community impact, ensuring all services are aligned with and advance the YMCA’s mission, values, and long-term strategic priorities. Through visionary leadership and cross-functional collaboration, the Vice President positions youth programs as a critical driver of organizational impact and community well-being.

Responsibilities

• Provide enterprise leadership for youth development programs, ensuring all initiatives advance the YMCA’s mission and drive measurable community impact
• Develop and execute a multi-year strategic roadmap that fosters innovation, scales program reach, and strengthens the YMCA’s position as a leading provider of youth services
• Cultivate and sustain executive-level partnerships with school district leadership, government agencies, and key stakeholders to expand program footprint, including ELP.
• Drive operational excellence and quality assurance, ensuring all programs consistently meet or exceed licensing, safety, and YMCA standards
• Oversee program design and continuous improvement, refining curricula, staff training materials and service models to deliver high-quality, impactful experiences for children and families
• Lead and develop a high-performing leadership team, fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and continuous improvement across all program areas
• Champion equitable access and community impact, removing barriers to participation while balancing mission-driven initiatives with financial sustainability
• Leverage data and performance metrics to assess outcomes, inform strategic decisions, and drive continuous program improvement
• Oversee financial strategy and resource management, ensuring effective budget oversight, long-term sustainability, and responsible growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Child Development, Public Administration, or related field required AND,

Years of Experience

• A minimum of ten (10) years of executive-level experience, including at least eight (8) years overseeing multi-site youth development or early childhood programs required

Pay Range

USD $173,169.08 - USD $216,461.35 /Yr.