Program Director, Youth Development & Lacrosse

INTERNA Furniture Design Ltd.; 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

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.