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