Professional Development Director of Youth Development Experience

YMCA of Greater Richmond•Chesterfield, VA

About The Position

The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a relationally driven leadership development professional to provide staff development and training to YMCA Youth Development site directors. The Professional Development Director of Youth Development Experience designs and executes a comprehensive learning and development strategy for the Youth Development Department that aligns with the YMCA of Greater Richmond’s objectives and mission. The role includes creating and managing initiatives to enhance leadership skills, program quality, site management, and operational efficiency. To increase program quality through staff development and team experience, the Director regularly visits program sites during operating hours to observe, coach, build relationships, and identify training gaps. The Director also identifies and secures training resources and ensures a balanced mix of in-house and outsourced training solutions for Y-University. The YMCA of Greater Richmond is a nonprofit organization focused on strengthening community foundations through programs that support healthy mind, body, and spirit. Its programs center on Healthy Living, Youth Development, and Social Responsibility. The organization is committed to access, inclusion, and engagement, and seeks to provide a welcoming environment that builds empathy and equity. The YMCA aims to recruit energetic professionals, encourage work-life balance, and offer opportunities for growth and development. Employees are expected to exemplify Honesty, Caring, Respect, and Responsibility. The position pays $58,000 to $60,000 per year and offers medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; retirement contributions; paid time off; training and career opportunities; YMCA membership and program access; employee appreciation and wellness activities; and other listed benefits.

Requirements

At least 2 years of experience delivering staff training and development programs.
Demonstrated knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
Ability to build relationships, coach staff, and foster team engagement.
Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills.
Experience in program management, preferably in youth development or nonprofit settings.
Ability to work flexible hours and travel to program sites as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Design and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy for the Youth Development Department that aligns with YMCA objectives and mission.
Create and manage initiatives to enhance leadership skills, program quality, site management, and operational efficiency.
Visit program sites during program hours to observe, coach, build relationships, and identify training gaps.
Identify and secure training resources, maintaining a balanced mix of in-house and outsourced training solutions for Y-University.
Provide staff development and training to YMCA Youth Development site directors.

Benefits

Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with Flexible Spending Account and Health Savings Account options.
12% employer-paid YMCA Retirement Fund contribution once vested.
Generous paid time off.
Pretax program for health, dental, vision, and child care (DCAP).
Training, development, and career opportunities.
Free family metro YMCA membership with access to activities, classes, and programs.
Free programs, including school-age child care and camp, excluding outside contracted programs and one-on-one offerings.
Employee appreciation activities, including events, socials, and optional wellness activities.
Life and long-term disability coverage.
Employee Assistance Program.
Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance, and legal resources program.