Professional Development Director of Youth Development Experience
About The Position
The YMCA of Greater Richmond is seeking a relationally driven professional to lead staff development and training for 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 aligned with the organization’s objectives and mission. The role develops and manages initiatives to strengthen leadership skills, program quality, site management, and operational efficiency. The Director regularly visits program sites during operating hours to observe, coach staff, build relationships, and identify training gaps. The role also identifies and secures training resources and ensures a balanced mix of in-house and outsourced training solutions for Y-University.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience delivering staff training and development programs.
- Knowledge and application of adult learning principles.
- Ability to build relationships, coach staff, and foster team engagement.
- Strong communication, organizational, and facilitation skills.
- Ability to work flexible hours and travel to program sites as needed.
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in program management, preferably in youth development or nonprofit settings.
- Bachelor’s degree.
Responsibilities
- Design and execute a comprehensive learning and development strategy for the Youth Development Department.
- Create and manage initiatives to improve 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.
- Ensure a balanced mix of in-house and outsourced training solutions for Y-University.
Benefits
- Competitive medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage, with Flexible Spending Account and HSA options.
- YMCA Retirement Fund with a 12% employer-paid retirement 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 YMCA 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 and Employee Assistance Program.
- Optional COBRA, short-term disability, pet insurance, and legal resources program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Director
