Girls First Program Manager

The Sanneh Foundation Inc•Saint Paul, MN

5d•$52,000 - $60,000•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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
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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.
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.
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.
Collect and program data to measure success and identify areas for improvement.
Manages program expenditures in accordance with the program budget.
Oversee program registration.