Asphalt Green · 1 day ago
Senior Director of Youth Development (80752)
Upper East Side - New York, NY 10128
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$135K/yr - $150K/yr
8+ years expAsphalt Green is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health, fitness, and community through sports and wellness. The Senior Director, Youth Development will provide strategic leadership for the youth development ecosystem, overseeing program quality, access, and impact across various programs while ensuring a high-quality participant experience.
FitnessPersonal HealthSports
Responsibilities
Provide strategic leadership and oversight for all youth development program areas, including camp, adaptive, school based, community, and entry-level sports programs
Establish and uphold a unified youth development framework that promotes access, inclusion, quality, and age appropriate progression across programs
Ensure program models align with Asphalt Green’s mission, values, and instructional standards, while remaining responsive to community needs
Design and strengthen participant pathways that support engagement, retention, and development from introductory experiences through advanced opportunities, when appropriate
Identify and implement opportunities to improve program quality, consistency, and participant experience across a high-volume, multi-site portfolio
Champion inclusive program design that ensures accessibility for participants of all backgrounds and abilities, including adaptive and access-based initiatives
Partner with program leaders to define clear outcomes and success measures related to participation, retention, quality, and developmental impact
Collaborate with the Data team to support outcome tracking, evaluation, and learning cycles that inform continuous improvement
Use data, feedback, and insights to guide strategic decisions and strengthen the effectiveness of youth development programs
Support organizational efforts to expand access and equity through sustainable program models and community centered program models
Provide leadership, mentorship, and accountability for program directors and staff across the youth development portfolio
Build alignment across youth development, competitive athletics, operations, and finance to ensure cohesive program delivery
Develop leadership capacity within the Programs division through coaching, collaboration, and modeling of effective management practices
Foster a culture of inclusion, excellence, and accountability that reflects Asphalt Green’s values in daily practice
Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Program Officer on youth development strategy, program performance, and long term planning
Cultivate and strengthen strategic partnerships with schools, community organizations, and public agencies to expand reach and deepen impact
Collaborate with Development team by providing programmatic insight and strategic input to support funding and sustainability efforts
Partner with Marketing to articulate Asphalt Green’s youth development philosophy, program value, and impact through compelling storytelling and reporting
Contribute to Asphalt Green’s external reputation as a leader in inclusive youth development through selective engagement with partners, funders, and sector peers
Qualification
Required
Minimum 8–10 years of progressive leadership experience in youth development or adjacent fields such as education, recreation, or community health/wellness
Demonstrated experience overseeing large-scale, high-volume programs such as camps, after-school, or community access initiatives
Deep understanding of youth development principles, inclusion, and adaptive programming
Proven ability to build and manage partnerships with schools, nonprofits, municipalities, or public agencies
Experience leading diverse teams of full-time and seasonal staff across multiple program sites
Strong financial and operational acumen, with the ability to balance mission impact with sustainable program models
Commitment to Asphalt Green's mission of advancing health, fitness, and personal growth through sport, fitness, and play for all
Company
Asphalt Green
Asphalt Green provides swimming, water polo, soccer, martial arts, yoga, tennis, and lifeguard training programs for kids and adults.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Jordan Brackett
Chief Executive Officer
Dean Somer
Chief Financial Officer
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