Director of Programs - RCX Sports Foundation

RCX Sports • Roswell, GA

2h • Hybrid

About The Position

The RCX Sports Foundation works to develop, promote, and implement diversity and inclusion in youth sports as the non-profit arm of RCX Sports. The foundation focuses on expanding youth sports opportunities so all children can experience athletics in a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment. No child’s circumstance in life should ever keep them from the lifelong benefits of sports. Sports for all.
As the Director of Programs, you’ll lead the national strategy, performance, and growth of the RCX Sports Foundation’s programs, ensuring initiatives are aligned to mission, scalable, and delivered with consistent quality across markets. This role sets program direction, establishes frameworks and operating rhythms, and partners cross-functionally to support planning, launch, and execution across Foundation initiatives, including girls’ and women’s flag football, Special Olympics programming, and emerging priorities as the organization expands.
This Director of Programs will build and manage partnerships with the NFL/NFL Clubs and other key stakeholders (collegiate governing bodies, school systems, parks and recreation agencies, and nonprofit organizations) to expand access, participation, and sustainable pathways, while also providing oversight, measurement, and continuous improvement across additional Foundation programs over time.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Education, Recreation, or a related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in sports, youth sports, community programming, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience building and managing partnerships with leagues, schools, parks and recreation agencies, nonprofits, and/or sports governing bodies.
• Familiarity with the Females in Flag initiative and NFL FLAG landscape is strongly preferred.
• Experience developing or managing multi-market programs (ideally national or large-scale initiatives).
• Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence across diverse partner groups.
• Experience working within the NFL ecosystem (League, Clubs, affiliates) or comparable pro-league partnership environments.
• Proven experience scaling programs through school systems, collegiate athletics programs, or national governing bodies.
• Experience supporting fundraising, sponsorship development, and/or grant-funded initiatives.
• Familiarity with program evaluation methods, impact measurement, and dashboard/reporting practices.

Responsibilities

• Own and execute the national strategy for girls’ and women’s flag football growth, translating priorities into clear plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
• Serve as a central point of coordination across key stakeholders (NFL, NFL Clubs, NFHS, NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA, state associations, college programs, league operators, and partners) to align priorities and drive execution.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to plan and deliver launches, events, and partnership activations.
• As the Foundation grows, take on oversight of additional program areas as needed, including club and league partnerships, community impact initiatives, and corporate partners as needed.
• Build, manage, and deepen partnerships with the NFL/NFL Clubs and other external stakeholders to expand access and participation.
• Support growth in priority markets by working with local partners to launch, strengthen, or expand programming.
• Identify barriers to participation (equipment, coaching, facilities, cost, awareness, transportation, etc.) and implement practical solutions.
• Identify, design, and scale program models (leagues, clinics, tournaments, camps, and community-based initiatives) that increase participation and retention.
• Lead program planning through frameworks, resources, and best practices that help partners sustainably launch and operate girls’ flag programs.
• Strengthen participation pathways by connecting youth programs to middle/high school, collegiate, and emerging competitive opportunities.
• Support high school sanctioning and state advocacy efforts by tracking progress, coordinating with local stakeholders, and preparing materials/data insights to advance sanctioning goals.
• Support collegiate pathway expansion by hosting informational sessions, serving as the primary point of contact for new and existing college programs, and building partnerships with governing bodies/conferences.
• Partner with schools and program leaders on coaching, officiating, and leadership resources; support onboarding tools and best practices to help programs launch and scale.
• Support RCX Sports Foundation program initiatives (grants, scholarships, equipment resources, micro-grants, and start-up toolkits) and contribute to partner deliverables tied to funders.
• Partner with Development to support fundraising by providing strategy, impact narratives, and data; identify partnership opportunities aligned to philanthropic goals.
• Build and manage ambassador programming (including expansion pathways such as junior ambassadors) to increase participation, retention, and visibility.
• Support marketing and storytelling efforts (impact narratives, earned media, and content development) and help produce periodic impact reporting.
• Establish metrics and reporting to monitor participation trends, program performance, and impact; use insights to drive continuous improvement.
• Maintain dashboards/trackers and establish a reporting cadence for participation growth, sanctioning progress, college program adoption, resource distribution, and event participation metrics.
• Own the annual budget and forecasting for girls’ flag initiatives; manage expenses and ensure alignment with Foundation financial requirements.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period
• Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness
• 401k retirement savings with company matching
• Relaxed casual dress code
• Unlimited PTO
• Paid Parental Leave
• Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports
• Expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director