Program Director

Bronx Lacrosse; New York (NY); On-site; USD 66,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer match

Generous PTO

Job summary

Bronx Lacrosse is seeking a full-time Program Director to lead lacrosse, academic, and social-emotional programming in the South Bronx. You’ll mentor students daily and coordinate tutoring services, aiming to improve educational outcomes and life opportunities for underserved youth.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years lacrosse experience, a growth mindset, and strong leadership and communication skills to build a high-accountability team culture both on and off the field.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years experience as lacrosse player or coach.
• Growth mindset with openness to feedback.
• Strong interest in working with underserved youth in classroom and on field.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills and collaboration.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day program delivery at partner site, integrating athletics, academics, mentorship, and SEL.
• Plan and run year-round programming including after-school hours and select weekends.
• Coach lacrosse practices and oversee games, tournaments, and enrichment events.
• Coordinate tutoring services, tutor scheduling, logistics, and consistency.
• Support student academic goals through tutoring, Regents prep, and goal setting.
• Provide HS application support for 8th graders and college readiness guidance.
• Build relationships with students, serving as a consistent mentor and setting high expectations.
• Recruit and retain high-need students through engagement and attendance.
• Track attendance, academics, and behavior in Salesforce, identifying needs and interventions.
• Liaise with families, teachers, counselors, and community partners for clear communication.
• Represent Bronx Lacrosse with professionalism and mission alignment.

Skills

Lacrosse coaching

Leadership

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Program Director

Organization Description:Bronx Lacrosse is a year-round, academic and sports-based youth development program with a mission of improving educational opportunities and life outcomes for underserved middle and high school students in the Bronx. We pair high-level coaching and team competition with structured academic support, school-based interventions, and consistent mentorship so student-athletes thrive in school and beyond. We are seeking full-time Program Directors to lead our lacrosse, academic, and social-emotional programming and to serve as trusted daily mentors for students and families.Ideal candidates bring a deep commitment to positive youth development, equity, and building a strong, accountable team culture on and off the field.

Program Director Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with organization leadership, lead day to day delivery of Bronx Lacrosse programming at an assigned partner site, integrating athletics, academics, mentorship, and social emotional learning.
• Plan and execute year round programming, including after school hours, evenings, and select weekends.
• Run engaging, high quality lacrosse practices and coach teams in games, tournaments, and enrichment events.
• Coordinate site based tutoring services, including tutor scheduling, daily logistics, and instructional consistency.
• Support student academic progress through tutoring, exam and Regents preparation, and academic goal setting.
• Provide individualized high school application support for 8th grade students and college readiness and application support for high school students, including key deadlines and milestones.
• Build strong relationships with students and serve as a consistent mentor, setting high expectations and supporting
• Recruit and retain high priority and high need students by driving consistent attendance and engagement.
• Collect, enter, and analyze student attendance, academic, and behavior data in Salesforce to track progress, identify needs early, and implement individualized interventions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with families, teachers, guidance counselors, and community partners, ensuring consistent communication and shared expectations.
• Represent Bronx Lacrosse as an ambassador by modeling professionalism, accountability, and mission alignment in all settings.

Qualifications:

• Prior experience as a lacrosse player or coach (minimum of 5 years)
• Growth mindset and desire for feedback
• Strong interest in working with underserved youth in the classroom and on the field
• A detail-orientation, strong organizational skills, and a desire and ability to collaborate
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Location:

South Bronx, NY

Salary & Benefits:

$66,000 to $69,000/year, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package.

Bronx Lacrosse offers health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and a generous paid time off policy that includes flexible PTO, 10+ paid holidays annually, and several weeks of organization-wide vacation during the winter holidays and in the summer.

Bronx Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse pool of candidates to apply.