Senior Director of Youth Development (80752)

Job DetailsJob Location: Upper East Side - New York, NY 10128Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $135,000.00 - $150,000.00 Salary/yearJob Shift: DayJob Category: NonprofitABOUT ASPHALT GREEN

Asphalt Green is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing health, fitness, and community through sports and wellness. Each year, we serve more than 50,000 New Yorkers—from young athletes developing lifelong skills to adults pursuing personal wellness goals. With two campuses in Manhattan, we offer world-class aquatics, recreational sports, summer camps, community programs, and school-based partnerships that promote active, healthy living for all. Our mission is fueled by the belief that access to sport and movement transforms lives. Whether teaching children to swim, coaching competitive teams, or delivering free programs to public schools, we are committed to excellence, inclusion, and the power of community. We are in an exciting chapter of organizational growth and innovation and are building a People & Culture function that reflects the same energy, impact, and ambition that defines our programs. If you are energized by building infrastructure, supporting people, and shaping culture at an organization with deep NYC roots and a bold vision for the future, we’d love to meet you.

POSITION SUMMARY

Asphalt Green seeks a mission-driven, strategic leader to serve as the Senior Director, Youth Development. Reporting to the Chief Program Officer, the Senior Director, Youth Development provides strategic leadership for Asphalt Green’s youth development ecosystem, overseeing program quality, access, and impact across camp, adaptive, school-based, community, and entry-level sports programs. As a key member of the Programs leadership team, this role leads program directors, establishes organization-wide youth development standards, and ensures consistent, high-quality participant experiences across a high-volume, multi-site portfolio. This role plays a critical part in advancing Asphalt Green’s mission, strengthening community impact, and positioning the organization as a national leader in inclusive youth development through sport, fitness, and play. This role has responsibilities across the Asphalt Green organization and will require travel to various program locations. The position is in-person 3–4 days per week with opportunities for remote work 1–2 days per week.

PRIORITY MILESTONES/KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS (12-18 MONTHS)

• Unified framework for youth development and inclusion across all programs.

• Increased participation and retention in camp and school-based offerings

• Stronger partnerships with schools and community organizations.

• Improved program quality and parent satisfaction.

• Demonstrable growth in adaptive and access-based initiatives.

• Recognition of Asphalt Green as a national model for inclusive youth development. 

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Youth Development Strategy & Program Quality

• 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. Program Impact, Access & Inclusion

• 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.

Leadership, Alignment & Team Development

• 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 inclus