Impactful Youth Sports Programs Manager

EL1 Sports; Ambler (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-paced environment

Compensation opportunities

Instructor development

Medical & 401(k) package

MLB events support

Job summary

EL1 Sports is seeking a Program Manager to plan, organize, and implement high-quality youth training programs across assigned facilities. You will develop curricula, train instructors, and ensure on-turf execution in line with EL1’s mission and culture.

Responsibilities include leading operations, coaching staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with departments to expand programs across the region. Strong leadership and communication are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• 2+ years of related experience in program management or managing instructors and trainers.
• Verifiable playing and/or coaching experience at the collegiate and/or professional level.
• Current or recent experience as an instructor, preferred.
• Experience instructing youth and HS players and programs preferred.
• In-depth knowledge of the respective sport.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to connect effectively with others.
• Excellent leadership skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Office Suite (mainly Excel and PowerPoint) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be the primary contact and subject matter expert for operations, overseeing daily facility operations, including management, sales, marketing, and staff oversight.
• Create and foster facility culture; ensure EL1 staff feel belonging, purpose, and respect; ensure customers receive responsive service.
• Lead recruitment, training, development, and retention of instructors.
• Ensure instructing standards are met and develop staff in line with EL1’s mission and values.
• Manage scheduling and payroll budget; maintain schedules in scheduling software.
• Lead and perform on-turf training and program delivery; develop curricula and new training programs.
• Coordinate with Marketing and Finance to grow programs.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Communication

Budget management

Program delivery

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

EL1 Sports is seeking a Program Manager to plan, organize, and implement high-quality youth training programs across assigned facilities. You will develop curricula, train instructors, and ensure on-turf execution in line with EL1’s mission and culture.

Responsibilities include leading operations, coaching staff, managing budgets, and collaborating with departments to expand programs across the region. Strong leadership and communication are essential.