Positions available throughout MA, NH and RI! Benefits/Perks

Work with kids in sports - The best job you will ever have!

Develop as a leader and learn new management skills

Varied work locations throughout your community

Flexible work schedule

Summer Camp Season - Get weekends off!

Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - We work around your school or other work schedules!

Free First Aid/CPR/AED certification and Positive Coaching Alliance certification

Paid training

Company Overview

With over 40 years of offering skill-based sports opportunities for children, Skyhawks is best known for beginner to intermediate instruction that helps build confidence in young players preparing them for their next step in sports. We offer:

Skyhawks skill-based offerings that include 10 different sports across various camp and class formats for ages 4 to 14

SuperTots classes that offer children ages 2 to 5 game-based development opportunities across 7 different sports

STEM Sports, a one-of-a-kind program that blends the science of sports with traditional skill-based instruction

Our mission is to teach life skills through sports and we operate in hundreds of communities across nearly 30 states, providing quality sports instruction to thousands of children every year.

Job Summary

A Program Director candidate has strong communication skills, some athletic management experience, and a passion for working with children. In most situations, the Program Director coaches their own group of participants but also has an extra layer of responsibilities leading program planning, coach support, customer service, attendance, equipment management, and various other tasks. All candidates are thoroughly trained and must complete both employee onboarding and a criminal background investigation. A program is only as good as its Program Director!

Responsibilities

As a Program Director, you will:

Be a great communicator and organizer working closely with your coach(es)

Lead program planning and implementation efforts using Skyhawks curriculum

Both transport and prepare equipment and participant giveaways with the help of staff

Head up the sign-in and parent welcome procedure along with implementing safety protocols

Typically lead instruction with a group of participants throughout the entirety of the program

Be a “Free Director” at larger programs roaming and supporting all participant groups

Manage on-site program quality and the ongoing support of your assigned coach(es)

Commit to the full duration of your assignments:

Summer Camp Season - You are assigned to one or more camp formats per week that typically take place Monday through Friday 9 am-12 pm, 1-4 pm, or 9 am-3 pm

Winter/Spring/Fall Seasons - You will be assigned to multiple classes that take place during afternoons, evenings and weekends typically once per week over four to eight weeks

Manage roster and turn in completed, accurate roster paperwork at the end of each program

Be one of our leaders in the field who sets the tone for all coaches

Qualifications

Desire to grow as a leader and build management experience

A high-energy, enthusiastic demeanor who can lead by example

Multi-sport background preferred

Flexible and adaptable

Responsible and committed to following through on assignments

Some experience working with kids

Some experience coaching youth sports

Some supervisory experience (not required)

Desire to build experience developing youth and/or teaching sports

--Equal Opportunity Employment Policy:Skyhawks is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees have been and will continue to be considered without regard to sex, race, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ethnicity, veteran status, ability level, gender identity, or gender expression. All applicants are carefully screened, and full consideration is given to their training, education, skills, aptitudes, experience, and previous work record. Our Equal Employment Opportunity policy applies to all aspects of employment – recruitment, selection, training, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation and benefits, layoff, recall, and termination.