Teen Director

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.

Under the direction of the Association Director of Youth Development, the Teen Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for all teen programs across the YMCA of South Hampton Roads. This position serves as the support of the Association Teen Strategy, ensuring alignment with the YMCA mission, youth development goals, and community needs.

• Developing and supporting teen programming frameworks.
• Providing resources, training, and accountability to centers.
• Leading collaborative initiatives that elevate teen engagement, leadership, and community impact.
• Support with grants and partnerships that advance teen wellness, mental health, and entrepreneurial learning.
• Supporting the successful launch and sustainability of the Blocker Community Café.
• Providing leadership and supporting YMCA program initiatives and delivery.
• This role ensures all teen programming reflects the Y’s values, achieves measurable outcomes, and builds pathways for teens to connect, lead, and thrive.

• 35% Teen Strategy & Program Development
• 35% Center Support, Training & Accountability
• 20% Partnerships & Grant Management
• 10% Association initiatives, Annual Giving, and other special projects

The Teen Director must understand and be willing to learn the necessary skills required for the successful completion of duties, including:

• Lead the Community Café Launch, including planning, staffing, operations, and leadership integration
• Oversee teen programs and initiatives such as Teen Pass, Leaders Club, Y Achievers, Y Teen Entrepreneurial Clubs (Y-TEC), and other leadership pipelines
• Guide and support program delivery through coaching and alignment with association outcomes
• Develop innovative program models that promote leadership, wellness, career exploration, and civic engagement
• Provide ongoing evaluation, reporting, and data analysis to measure success and identify growth opportunities

• Partner with the financial development team to ensure the successful completion of all grants, ensuring all deliverables and reporting requirements are met
• Partner with the Financial Development team on funding opportunities and management of teen-specific grants
• Build strong community partnerships with schools, nonprofits, and civic groups to expand program reach and sustainability

• Create and deliver training and resource tools for teen program staff across all centers
• Provide regular coaching and accountability check-ins with Teen Coordinators and branch leaders
• Ensure program staff and volunteers are equipped with tools to meet safety, engagement, and quality standards
• Support the professional development of teen program staff and emerging leaders

• Engaging Community
• Communication & Influence
• Developing Self & Others
• Critical Thinking & Innovation
• Program & Project Management

• Minimum 21 years or older
• Bachelor’s Degree in Education, Recreation or a related field preferred
• Minimum 5 years supervision of staff. Strong background in supervision and leadership
• Demonstrated success in program strategy, staff supervision, and grant or project management
• Proven ability to inspire collaboration across multiple locations and levels of leadership
• CPR/First Aid certification (or ability to certify within 60 days of employment)
• Clear Criminal Background Check, and CPS check and a negative TB test