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 youth development strategy.
Safety, Compliance and Risk Management
- Establish and uphold the highest standards of safety and regulatory compliance across all youth development programs, including child care licensing, day camp operations, and child abuse prevention.
- Ensure all programs meet or exceed applicable federal, state, and local regulations, including CT DCFL licensing requirements, OSHA standards, and YMCA of the USA risk management guidelines.
- Champion child abuse prevention across the portfolio, ensuring all staff are trained, policies are enforced, and a culture of vigilance and reporting is embedded at every level of the organization.
Partnership and Community Presence
- Serve as a visible and credible external representative of the YMCA's youth development mission — engaging with local school district, private schools, community organizations, and public agencies to build relationships that expand reach and deepen impact.
- Represent the YMCA at relevant community events, coalitions, panels, and public forums, elevating the organization's profile as a leader in youth development across Greenwich and the surrounding region.
- Cultivate strategic partnerships that strengthen program quality, expand access, and create pathways for under-resourced populations to engage with YMCA programming.
- Collaborate with the development team by providing programmatic insight and data to support funding, grant applications, and long-term sustainability efforts.
- Partner with marketing department to articulate the YMCA's youth development philosophy and impact through compelling storytelling about student and athlete success.