About High Performance Academy (HPA)
High Performance Academy (HPA) is on a mission to empower individuals to reach their potential through sports enrichment, and positive development experiences. We partner with schools and districts across California to provide dynamic, inclusive, and high-quality after-school and enrichment programs, camps and leagues that combine sports, social-emotional learning, and mentorship. Our goal is to serve 100,000 youth by 2030 through experiences that build confidence, teamwork, and lifelong skills, on and off the field.
ABOUT THE ROLE
The Site Program Manager is a hands‑on operational leader responsible for ensuring High Performance Academy's Programs, Camps, and Leagues are delivered with consistency, quality, and operational excellence. Reporting to the Area Manager, this role oversees daily program operations, staff leadership, scheduling, training, and program execution while serving as the primary point of support for coaches, partners, and program sites. The Site Program Manager plays a critical role in maintaining HPA's program standards, developing team members, managing logistics and performance, and fostering strong relationships with school and community partners. This position is ideal for a proactive leader who thrives in a fast‑paced environment, enjoys developing people, solving operational challenges, and creating exceptional experiences for youth, staff, and partners. This role is a hybrid opportunity, with travel to visit program sites as required.
HOW YOU'LL CONTRIBUTE
- Lead & Develop Teams: Recruit, onboard, coach, evaluate, and support program staff while fostering accountability, professional growth, and a positive team culture.
- Oversee Daily Operations: Manage staffing, scheduling, attendance, timesheets, program logistics, and site operations to ensure seamless program delivery.
- Deliver High‑Quality Programs: Ensure Programs, Camps, and Leagues consistently meet HPA's standards for safety, quality, engagement, and youth development.
- Drive Operational Excellence: Monitor program performance, track KPIs, manage budgets, analyze operational data, and implement continuous improvements.
- Build Strong Partnerships: Serve as the primary liaison for school partners, families, and community stakeholders while supporting recruitment, onboarding, and employee engagement initiatives.
- Improve Systems & Processes: Contribute to documenting and refining operational procedures, best practices, and scalable systems that strengthen program consistency across regions.
- Champion HPA Culture: Lead with integrity, accountability, and compassion while promoting HPA's core values, supporting employee engagement, and creating an exceptional experience for both staff and students.
WHO YOU ARE
We’re looking for someone who lives our HPA Core Values. At HPA, our values start with “I” and end in “us”
- Integrity –You do what’s right, even when no one’s watching.
- Caring –You lead with empathy and put others first.
- Driven –You’re committed to growth, on and off the field.
- Resourceful –You’re a creative problem solver, always finding ways to make things work.
- Team Player –You believe we’re better together and always show up for your team.
WHAT YOU’LL BRING
- Bachelor's degree or experience in relevant field
- 3+ years of experience in program coordination or a related field
- Strong organizational and leadership skills
- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively, managing multiple tasks, projects, and people simultaneously
- Demonstrated ability in problem solving, program development, and operational excellence
- Proficient in Microsoft Office and project management software
- Must be available occasionally on Saturdays
- Knowledge of program evaluation and budget management
- Experience working in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment, ideally with exposure to educational, community, or youth programs
- Familiarity with sports programs, educational system and community outreach
- Passion for working with youth and making a positive impact in the community
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, project management software (Asana and Ninety), and HRIS/scheduling tools (Paycor, Deputy, or equivalent)
- Experience in a dynamic, fast‑paced environment – ideally in youth development, education, community programs, or sports/enrichment
- Passion for youth development and a deep commitment to HPA's mission to serve 100,000 youth by 2030
- Must be available occasionally on Saturdays and able to travel local; valid driver's license required
Why You’ll Love Working Here
- Salary: 76,000-81,000 annually, based on experience.
- Medical/Virtual Care, Dental and Vision Insurance Plans for you and your dependents
- Paid Time Off-We understand the importance of time to rest and recharge.
- Financial Wellness - 401(k)/Retirement and Financial Coaching with our EAP
- Professional Development Opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Family Discounts for Camps, Indoor Leagues (youth and adult)
- Additional Perks: Employee Discounts and Employee Recognition Rewards, options for life insurance & more!
- All benefits and perks available have their own eligibility criteria that must be met
Be Part of Something Legendary
At HPA, we believe teamwork, purpose, and growth are the foundation for impact. If you are ready to support the people systems behind meaningful youth programs and help ensure our organization operates with excellence and integrity, we would love to hear from you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
At High Performance Academy everyone belongs. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to building a team as diverse as the communities we serve. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, sex including gender identity, gender expression, and pregnancy, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military or veteran status, or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and religious observances, in accordance with applicable law.