Vice President of Youth Development

Established locally in 1944, the YMCA of Southern Nevada is one of the region’s longest-serving and most-respected nonprofit organizations. We are committed to helping people of all ages, abilities, backgrounds, and income levels – ensuring everyone has the opportunity to reach their full potential with dignity and that no one is turned away due to the inability to pay. From childcare to senior programs;

sports to education; fitness centers to chronic disease management; and swim lessons to feeding the hungry, the Y is truly for all in its cause of holistically strengthening the foundations of this community.

This position supports the work of the Y, a leading nonprofit, charitable organization committed to strengthening community through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Under the direction of the Chief Operating Officer, the Vice President of Youth Development provides executive leadership and strategic direction for Youth Development as a primary pillar of impact within the YMCA of Southern Nevada’s 2026–2030 strategic plan.

This position provides oversight to all Youth Development and Safety and Risk operations including:

• Early Childhood Education (ECE) and Licensed Childcare (3 onsite locations, 1 offsite location)
• Before and After School programs (1 offsite location)
• Academic Intervention & Power Scholars Academy (7 offsite locations)
• Summer Camp (association-wide)
• Teen Programs
• 21st Century and CCSD partnerships
• Character development and youth mental wellness initiatives
• Youth Outdoor Education and Nutrition
• Youth Protection and Safety & Risk Management
• Childcare Expansion

• Leads the strategic growth and operational execution of Youth Development in alignment with the YMCA of Southern Nevada’s 2026–2030 Framework for the Future.
• Expands Early Childhood capacity and school‑age programming to increase access within underserved communities, including opening a planned new site in 2026.
• Strengthens academic outcomes through sustainable academic intervention models.
• Integrates character development and youth mental wellness practices across all programs.
• Develops and monitors key performance indicators.
• Applies a mission filter to evaluate grants, partnerships, and program expansion.

• Provides direct supervision and coaching to three Association Senior Directors.
• Ensures consistent program standards including the YPQA (Youth Program Quality Assessment) and QRIS (Quality Rating Improvement System), curriculum alignment, pricing models, and staffing structures across all sites.
• Ensures compliance with Nevada childcare licensing, various grants including but not limited to Y-USA, CDBG and 21st Century, CCSD agreements, and YMCA standards.
• Oversees association‑wide summer camp planning, implementation, staffing, and safety protocols.
• Ensures facilities, equipment, and program environments meet high safety and quality standards.

• Develops and manages a growing $4.4 million‑dollar Youth Development budget.
• Ensures programs meet or exceed budget and net revenue targets.
• Oversees grant development, compliance, reporting, and renewal.
• Partners with Mission Advancement and Marketing to grow contributed revenue and community awareness.
• Implements responsible pricing strategies that protect access while ensuring sustainability.

• Builds leadership bench strength and succession plans.
• Aligns staffing structures with strategic priorities.
• Establishes clear accountability, evaluation systems, and coaching practices.
• Strengthens recruitment and retention strategies for licensed childcare and school‑age staff.

• Serves as a liaison to CCSD and education partners.
• Strengthens public‑private partnerships to expand reach and sustainability.
• Represents the YMCA in community coalitions related to youth, education, and family wellbeing.

• Ensures full compliance with youth protection policies and mandated reporting.
• Oversees safety audits, incident reporting systems, and corrective action plans.
• Maintains Praesidium standards and a…