Girls First Program Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title:

Girls First Program Manager

Job Category:

Programming

Department/Group:

Programming

Job Code/ Req#:
Location:

Conway Community Center

Travel Required:

Yes

Level/Salary Range:

$52,000 - $60,000

Position Type:

Full-Time

HR Contact:

Jade Adams

Date Posted:

ASAP

Will Train Applicant(s):

Yes

Posting Expires:

Until Filled

External Posting URL:

-us/careers/

Description

Sanneh Foundation Mission

The mission of Sanneh is to Empower youth, Improve lives, and Unite communities. Sanneh empowers youth by supporting and promoting educational attainment through in-school and after-school support, improves lives by providing programs that strengthen physical health and social and emotional development, and unite communities by advancing diversity, equity, and community well-being.

Values:

• Accountability

• Caring

• Growth & Learning

• Respect

• Adaptability

Position Description

The Girls First (G1) Program Manager is responsible for designing, implementing, and overseeing a dedicated girls-only youth sports program and leagues at the Sanneh Foundation. Leading the girls soccer program will take approximately 50% of your time . Other G1 programmatic priorities include G1 basketball, volleyball, and flag football. This role ensures that historically excluded girls have opportunities to thrive in sports, develop leadership skills, and become empowered through athletic participation. There is an annual plan and programmatic roadmap to support program implementation, which include sports programming, leadership workshops, and field trips. This role supervises two G1 Americorps members. This role is also a member of a collaborative leadership structure at the Conway Community Center, expected to provide holistic programming and operational support to the community center- which is a place of belonging and connection for the surrounding community.

Because this role supports OST programming, the working hours are shift-based and usually are from 12 noon-8PM or 2PM- 10PM and will include weekends. During the summer, hours may vary due to summer day camp scheduling.

Role and Responsibilities

1. Program Development & Management:

   • Design, schedule, and manage a variety of youth sports programs, leagues, camps, field trips, and leadership workshops for girls.

   • Ensure programming aligns with community needs and follows best practices in youth development.

• Lead partnership, curriculum, and resource development efforts that expand access to girls in sports.

• Maintain updated rules, policies, and procedures for all youth development programs.

• Direct and coordinate activities related to specific Sanneh youth programs.

• Support the Foundation’s additional programs, activities, or events as needed by the team.

• Coach different G1 teams and events

1. Recruitment & Supervision:

   • Serve as the on-duty manager during afterschool programming hours at the Conway Center, ensuring smooth operations and addressing any issues that arise.

   • Hire, train, and supervise coaches, referees, and volunteers.

   • Provide ongoing support and professional development opportunities.

   • Ensure all staff and volunteers comply with safety regulations and program standards.

1. Community Engagement & Outreach:

   • Develop partnerships with local schools, organizations, sponsors, collegiate sports teams to enhance Conway Center program offerings around girls in sports

   • Promote programs through community events (e.g. tabling) and collaborating with the Sanneh marketing team for social media, and marketing campaigns.

   • Communicate effectively with families, participants, and stakeholders.

1. Facility & Equipment Management:

   • Coordinate the scheduling of program space, fields, courts, and other sports facilities.

   • Oversee the maintenance and inventory of sports equipment and supplies.

   • Ensure all facilities meet safety and accessibility standards.

1. Budget & Administration:

   • Collect and program data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.

   • Manages program expenditures in accordance with the program budget.

   • Oversee program registration.

Preferred Education & Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher

• Experience working with youth and understanding youth development

• Experience with coaching and mentoring youth

• Experience in building relationships with partners and youth

• Experience with data collection and reporting data

• Supervision and management experience

PREFERRED SKILLS:

• Experience coaching girls' soccer

• Experience leading and managing sports camps

• Must have a valid Minnesota driver's License.

• Computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office Suite or Google Suite.

Benefits

• 403(b)

• Dental Insurance

• Health Insurance

• Health Savings Account

• Paid Time Off

• Aflac

Physical Demands and other notice

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to lift up to ten pounds. Primary functions require sufficient physical ability and mobility to work in an office setting; to stand or sit for prolonged periods of time; to occasionally stoop, bend, kneel, crouch, reach, and twist; to lift, carry, push, and/or pull light to moderate amounts of weight; to operate office equipment requiring repetitive hand movement and fine coordination including use of a keyboard; and to verbally communicate to exchange information. VISION: See in the normal visual range with or without correction. HEARING: Hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.

The above is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. This position description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements

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