Vice President of Youth Development
Job in
Greenwich, Fairfield County, Connecticut, 06831, USA
Listed on 2026-08-13
Listing for:
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Full Time, Seasonal/Temporary
position Listed on 2026-08-13
Job specializations:
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Management
Operations Management, General Management, Project & Program Management, Corporate Strategy
Job Description & How to Apply Below
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Vice President of Youth Development reports directly to the CEO and serves as a key member of the senior leadership team, providing strategic vision and executive leadership for one of the YMCA's largest and most impactful areas of service. As a mission-driven leader, the Vice President advances the YMCA's commitment to youth development—one of the organization's three core pillars—by ensuring every child and teen has the opportunity to reach their full potential while responding to critical and evolving community needs.
This newly created executive position reflects the YMCA's commitment to expanding its impact and represents a significant opportunity to shape the future of one of the organization's largest and fastest-growing areas of service.
The Vice President oversees the YMCA's current $4.5 million youth development portfolio, including all childcare programs (preschool, after school, and summer camp), competitive aquatics, swim school, youth sports, and a broad range of extracurricular and enrichment programs. This leader is responsible for driving operational excellence, program quality, financial performance, and strategic growth across the department while creating innovative opportunities to significantly expand the YMCA's revenue, community reach, and mission impact.
OUR CULTURE:
Our mission and core values are brought to life by our culture. In the Y, we strive to live our cause of strengthening communities with purpose and intentionality every day. We are welcoming: we are open to all. We are a place where you can belong and become. We are genuine: we value you and embrace your individuality. We are hopeful: we believe in you and your potential to become a catalyst in the world.
We are nurturing: we support you in your journey to develop your full potential. We are determined: above all else, we are on a relentless quest to make our community stronger beginning with you.
REPORTS TO:
Chief Excecutive Officer (CEO)
PAY:$120,000/annual
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Youth Development Strategy & Program Quality Own the strategic vision for the YMCA's full youth development portfolio from early learning and child care and camp through competitive aquatics and teen leadership and lead the organization in translating that vision into measurable results at every level.
Establish the unified framework by which all youth programs are designed, evaluated, and improved while setting the standard for access, inclusion, quality, and age-appropriate progression, and charging directors with consistent execution.
Define what programmatic excellence looks like at the YMCA of Greenwich, ensuring all program models reflect national best practice standards and local mission values while remaining responsive to the evolving needs of the community.
Set the strategic direction for participant pathways across the full youth development continuum from first program experience to long-term engagement.
Build the organizational systems and accountability infrastructure that drive positive youth development outcomes, ensuring directors operate with clear metrics, decision-making frameworks, and continuous improvement mindset embedded into daily operations.
Leadership, Alignment & Team Development Invest deeply in the growth and effectiveness of direct reports, coaching them to become strong, autonomous leaders who inspire their own teams and drive results.
Foster alignment across youth development, competitive athletics, operations, and finance while creating the conditions for directors to lead cohesively and deliver seamless program experiences across all areas.
Build a culture of leadership development across the program areas that establish clear expectations, creating growth pathways for emerging leaders, and modeling the management practices and values that define a high-performing YMCA team.
Own the financial performance of the full youth development portfolio, including budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and direct accountability for program revenue and expense targets.
Serve as a key advisor to the CEO on…
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