Program Manager

About the Company

Founded in 2003, Urban Initiatives is a nonprofit organization that runs youth development programs in the Chicago Public Schools (CPS). Their mission is to use the power of sport and play to empower Chicago’s youth to achieve academic success, develop social-emotional skills, and build social capital.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Take the Lead Coaches
• Travel to partner school sites at least three times per week for site visits and coach support
• Oversee high-quality program delivery aligned with curriculum and program models
• Serve as the primary point of contact for school administrators and OST liaisons
• Manage program administration systems including attendance, evaluations, and reporting
• Participate in department and cross-department planning and meetings

Requirements

• Experience managing youth programs or out-of-school-time (OST) programming
• Experience supervising, coaching, mentoring, or supporting staff
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Comfort using digital tools and systems to track tasks and data
• Commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth-centered practices
• Knowledge of social-emotional learning (SEL) or sport-based youth development models

Benefits

• $52,000 competitive salary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance options
• 100% employer-paid life, short-term disability, and long-term disability insurance
• 401K with up to 3% match after one year
• Flexible Time Off
• Paid holidays