Head of Program

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tapouts

Head of Program

Venice, CA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Head of Program

    Build The Next Generation Of Youth Coaching

    **About Us
    **At tapouts, we believe in the boundless potential of every child. Our mission goes beyond teaching skills; we are dedicated to nurturing the emotional and psychological well-being of the next generation. Imagine being part of a team that transforms the lives of a million children and their families. By joining tapouts, you are not just taking on a job but using your talents for a deeply rewarding cause.

    **About the Role
    **We're looking for a visionary Head of Program to own the heart of our product: the curriculum. You'll lead the design and evolution of our SEL coaching program - bringing together developmental science, engaging content, and gamified learning to create magical, measurable experiences for kids. From curriculum architecture to in-app rewards, you'll shape the journey every child takes with tapouts.

    This position will require being on-site 5 days a week

    What Success Looks Like

    • Curriculum Launch: Deliver fresh, age-tailored SEL modules that inspire coaches and captivate kids across every stage of development.
    • Gamification Deployment: Build playful, rewarding experiences—points, badges, and milestones that keep learners coming back excited each week.
    • Program Effectiveness: Create smart, impact-driven tools to track real growth in kids' emotional skills—backed by data, felt by families.
    • Analytics & Insights: Turn rich session data into powerful insights, fueling smarter decisions and personalized learning.
    • Delivery Cadence: Lead a dynamic roadmap that brings bold ideas to life—fast, polished, and always focused on impact.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Design the Learning Journey: Architect content that grows with the child and is anchored in proven SEL frameworks and backed by research
    • Gamify Growth: Develop motivating reward systems and progress milestones that boost engagement and celebrate progress
    • Test, Learn, Repeat: Use feedback from coaches, kids, and data to continuously improve the experience - what works, stays; what doesn't, evolves
    • Coach Enablement: Equip coaches with tools, training, and resources so they can deliver powerful sessions with confidence and consistency
    • Cross-Team Builder: Collaborate with Product, Data, and Engineering to bring features to life. Partner with Marketing to share real impact stories
    • Thought Leadership: Represent tapouts externally - contributing to the future of youth mental health through research, talks, and partnerships

    You're a Great Fit If You...

    • Bring deep expertise in social-emotional learning, child psychology, or youth development (PhD preferred)
    • Have built or scaled learning programs for kids - whether in edtech, schools, or nonprofits
    • Know how to make research feel alive - translating evidence into experiences that are fun, simple, and sticky
    • Are fluent in working cross-functionally with designers, engineers, and data teams
    • Thrive in high-growth environments and can balance vision with execution

    Essential Experience

    • Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Education or Sociology (ideally required, but not mandatory)
    • 7+ years in curriculum design, educational program development, or child-focused product strategy
    • Deep knowledge of social-emotional learning, child development, or youth mental health (PhD preferred)
    • Proven success creating engaging, scalable content for kids aged 4–16
    • Experience implementing gamification or motivation systems in a learning or digital environment
    • Comfort working cross-functionally with product, engineering, and data teams to bring content to life
    • Data-savvy: you know how to design for outcomes and iterate based on what works

    What You'll Get

    • Competitive salary + meaningful equity in a mission-driven company
    • Healthcare coverage, flexible time off, and generous parental leave
    • Budget for conferences, courses, and continued learning
    • The chance to shape the emotional well-being of millions of kids - and have fun doing it

    Equal Opportunity Employer

    tapouts is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age.

    Join us in our mission to empower children with the social and emotional skills they need to succeed!