Girls Rugby Los Angeles Program Manager

Girls Rugby Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

Girls Rugby, Inc. seeks a part-time Program Manager to develop and run the Los Angeles program in 2027. This role involves coordinating volunteers, scheduling games and Family Day, and executing marketing plans to grow youth participation in girls rugby.

You will report to the national office and work approximately 10 hours per week, starting Jan 1, 2027, in the greater Los Angeles area. Passion for youth sports and youth development is essential.

Qualifications

• Located in Los Angeles County
• Minimum age 18
• Supervisory experience 1–2 years preferred
• Marketing or Sales experience 1–2 years preferred
• Self-starter and independent work
• Strong knowledge of Google Suite
• Strong organization and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial and time-management skills
• Social media and communications experience desired
• Experience working with youth
• Passion for youth sports and girls development
• Rugby experience not required but a plus

Responsibilities

• Develops, organizes and implements a high-quality Girls Rugby Los Angeles program.
• Directs and supervises program activities to meet Girls Rugby objectives.
• Expands programming within the community per plans and goals.
• Coordinate and execute a robust marketing plan to promote programs.
• Secures and schedules athletic fields and facilities, including permits and costs.
• Recruit volunteer coaches and manage them for success.
• Coordinate game scheduling and Family Day operations.
• Lead coach pre-season meetings and training with National Office.
• Lead weekly coach meetings after Game Day.
• Contribute to social media with photos, videos and write-ups.
• Organize Family Day at season end.
• Execute season surveys and compile program statistics.
• Coordinate showcases and activations at events.
• Develop relationships with community organizations and sponsors.
• Assist in sponsorships and grants as needed.
• Respond to inquiries promptly.
• Monitor location effectiveness and participation.
• Collaborate with National Office for season operations.

Skills

Self-starter

Independent worker

Organization

Problem-solving

Time-management

Youth engagement

Leadership

Tools

Google Suite

Job description

Girls Rugby, Inc., a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization, is seeking a passionate and qualified individual to join their team in the greater Los Angeles area. Girls Rugby’s mission is to empower girls to reach their potential through sport. Girls Rugby combines non-contact, flag rugby programming for children in grades 2-8 with a leadership and values-based curriculum which focuses on building confidence, self-esteem, and leadership skills. We are seeking an energetic, entrepreneurial, and self-starting person to develop, implement, and manage our Girls Rugby Los Angeles program in 2027. This position requires excellent organization, communication and problem-solving skills. Prior experience administrating similar programs is ideal.

The Program Manager position is a quarter-time contract position for 2027, starting January 1st. The Program Manager will be expected to work an average of 10 hours/week. The Program Manager will report to the Girls Rugby National Office.

Job Description

• Develops, organizes and implements a high-quality Girls Rugby Los Angeles program.
• Directs and supervises program activities to meet Girls Rugby objectives.
• Expands Girls Rugby programming within the community in accordance with strategic and operating plans, as well as hitting program goals.
• Coordinate and execute a robust marketing plan in order promote and market upcoming Girls Rugby programs.
• Secures, schedules, and prepares athletic fields and facilities. This includes obtaining any relevant permits and field rental costs.
• Recruit volunteer coaches for the season and manage throughout the season so that they are set up for success, such as having relevant materials and resources.
• Coordinate game scheduling and operations for all game days, as well as Family Day.
• Organizes and conducts coach pre-season meetings, as well as assists with training for new coaches in conjunction with the National Office.
• Lead weekly meetings with coaches following each Game Day to check-in on improvements for upcoming practices and games.
• Contribute to social media by providing content such as pictures, videos, and write-ups following events and programs.
• Organization of the Girls Rugby Family day at the close of each season.
• Execute season surveys and compile program statistics.
• Organize and coordinate for showcases and activations at events, as needed.
• Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with community organizations.
• Assist in delivering on sponsorship requirements, as needed.
• Secure new local sponsors, grants, and financial opportunities to financially support program growth, as time allows.
• Respond to all member and community inquiries in a timely manner.
• Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of each location and participation in programs.
• Collaborate with the Girls Rugby National Office for effective season operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Located in Los Angeles County
• Minimum age of 18
• Prior supervisory experience or relevant experience (Minimum 1-2 years preferred)
• Marketing or Sales experience preferred (Minimum 1-2 years)
• Ability to be a self-starter and work independently
• Strong working knowledge of Google Suite (Google Drive, Google Docs, Gmail, etc.)
• Strong organizational, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Entrepreneurial and impeccable time-management skills
• Social media and communications experience desired
• Experience working with youth
• Passion for youth sports and girls development
• Rugby experience not necessary, but is a plus

Girls Rugby, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all eligible persons to apply.