Program Manager, Continuum
Urban Initiatives is seeking a Program Manager to oversee the implementation and quality of multiple sports-based youth development programs across a caseload of schools. This role manages coaches, partnerships, systems, and events, ensuring that programs are delivered with fidelity, care, and consistency.
The Program Manager plays a critical role in supporting a caseload of school-based programs, ensuring strong partnerships with school communities and high quality experiences for students, coaches, and families. This role is responsible for coach supervision and development, program quality, and seasonal planning and transitions. This is a highly collaborative, hands-on role suited for someone who is organized, relationship-driven, and energized by creating meaningful opportunities for young people through sport and play.
This role may support:
- Pre-K Soccer
- Elementary Soccer (Play with Potential)
- Middle School Leadership (Take the Lead)
- Summer of Sport Camp
Our Culture:
Our healing-centered approach to youth development helps young people reach their full potential and puts YOU right in the middle of making an impact that will shape generations of Chicago youth. We are coaches by trade, and we bring this expertise into our work environment. You can expect us to deliver ample learning opportunities, growth mindsets, a culture of feedback and transparency, and fun as a core value. Our first-in-class benefits- including competitive salaries and fully-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance - are guaranteed to keep you in the game.
Are you ready to put passion into action to build a stronger Chicago?
Core Responsibilities:
- Coach Recruitment, Onboarding, and Supervision
- Program Implementation and Quality
- Partnership and Stakeholder Management
- Systems, Data, and Compliance
- Department Engagement and Collaboration
Key Competencies for Success:
- Relationship Management
- Communication
- Program and Organizational Knowledge
- Time and Resource Management
- Problem Solving
Ideal Skills and Qualifications:
- Experience managing youth programs, out-of-school-time (OST) programming, or similar community-based initiatives
- Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or supporting staff
- Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Comfort using digital tools and systems to track tasks, data, and communication
- Commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth-centered practices
- Experience partnering with schools, families, and community stakeholders
- Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL), positive youth development, and/or sport-based youth development models
Compensation Package:
- $52,000 Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance options available
- Life, short term disability, and long-term disability insurance are paid 100% by Urban Initiatives
- Option to contribute to a 401K with up to a 3% match of your salary after one full year of employment
- Flexible Time Off available
- Paid holidays (Martin Luther King Day, President's Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year's Day)
Target Start Date is August 3, 2026
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