Senior Director of Youth and Teen Services – Bayview Y

Senior Director of Youth and Teen Services – Bayview YDepartment

Branch Management
• Youth and Family Programs

Full Time

Ongoing

$90,000 – $98,000

Bayview Hunters Point

Careers by Empowering Futures, Building Communities

Imagine going to work each day knowing that your efforts positively impact individuals and communities. As a global movement and the nation’s leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, the YMCA of Greater San Francisco offers more than just a job—we offer a career with a future and the opportunity to make a lasting difference in your community.

At the Y, you can uncover your passion and build a lifelong career addressing some of the nation’s most pressing social issues.

Our Organizational Culture

At the YMCA of Greater San Francisco, we are committed to demonstrating values that aim to building strong communities where you can Be
, Belong and Become
. With Truth & Courage
, we strive to understand and act on individual and societal truths. We ensure a safe and inclusive environment with Authenticity & Accessibility
, allowing everyone to participate according to their needs. Our approach is Dependable & Creative
, as we respond to community needs through strong partnerships. Above all, we embody Dignity & Empathy
, treating everyone with respect and compassion, and recognizing the inherent dignity in all individuals.

Position Summary

The Bayview Hunters Point YMCA seeks a collaborative and strategic Senior Director of Youth & Teen Services to lead high-quality youth development, academic, enrichment, and community partnership programs. This role oversees multiple school-based and community-based initiatives, ensures operational and safety standards, manages budgets, and supports strong staff performance.

Reporting to the Associate Executive Director, this position supervises all Youth & Teen programs, including camps, after school programs, Beacon Center operations, workforce development initiatives, alternative education programs, sports, and teen services

Job Duty Categories

1. Strategic Leadership & Program Oversight

• Provide vision and strategic direction for Youth & Teen Services.
• Ensure programs align with YMCA goals and partner school priorities.
• Use data, evaluation, and community needs assessments to guide program improvements.
• Maintain full compliance with YMCA, DCYF, and ExCEL policies.
• Develop and manage annual budgets, contracts, and MOUs.
• Recruit and coordinate community partners to support youth and families.

2. Program Quality, Outcomes & Evaluation

• Establish annual program goals, objectives, and evaluation measures.
• Oversee continuous program evaluation and integrate findings into improvement plans.
• Lead preparation of reports for funders and partners.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation.
• Support resource development, including grants and in-kind support.

3. Management of Core Programs

Oversight includes:

• Summer Day Camp
• Red Bridge HEPA & After School Program
• MLK Beacon Center at MLK Jr. Academic Middle School
• Pathways & Partnerships at Burton High School
• Teen Center
• Bayview Y Sports Programs
• Bayview Safety Swim & Splash Collaboration

Responsibilities:

• Ensure each program implements safe, inclusive, structured, and enrichment-focused learning experiences.
• Align academic support strategies with school-day priorities.
• Support implementation of STEAM, HEPA, service-learning, leadership development, and recreation programs.

4. Staff Supervision & Professional Development

• Supervise site directors, coordinators, consultants, and volunteers.
• Facilitate all-staff meetings, training weeks, and professional development sessions.
• Support staff via annual workplans, performance reviews, and coaching.
• Oversee hiring, training, and supervision of employees and volunteers.
• Stay current on youth development and education best practices.
• Lead the Strength in Community (SIC) leadership team.
• Develop SIC goals and action plans; ensure regular progress monitoring.
• Participate in senior and branch leadership teams.
• Contribute to committees, events, and organizational initiatives.

6. Community,…