Teen Director

YMCA Of South Hampton Roads•Norfolk, VA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

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. The Teen Director is responsible for: 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.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

YMCA Team Leader certification preferred
Experience in grant writing, budget management, and partnership cultivation
Adept in public speaking, group facilitation, and youth engagement
Creative, organized, and mission-driven with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
Skilled at inspiring teamwork and building enthusiasm among teens and staff alike
Able to inspire teamwork with enthusiasm and a positive attitude

Responsibilities

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