Youth Sports Program Manager

Youth Sports Manager (Part-Time, Seasonal | On-Site Leadership)

Playpen Sports Academy is hiring a Site Manager to lead one of our local youth sports locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing coaching staff, ensuring program quality, and maintaining strong communication with families.

Company Overview: Playpen Sports Academy is a youth sports company with a mission to disrupt the youth sports industry by promoting increased access for families of all income levels, encouraging participation from young athletes of all skill levels, fostering play-based learning, and prioritizing holistic development over competition. With a remarkable growth trajectory, Playpen has expanded from 8 locations to operating in 47 cities across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana within just 4 years. Our core classes are focused on ages 2-6 across a wide variety of sports, however we are now expanding with some programs being offered for kids up to the age of 14.

What You’ll Do

• Oversee and lead all on-site program operations during scheduled classes
• Supervise and support coaches to ensure high-quality instruction
• Maintain proper staffing coverage and address call-offs
• Manage weekly schedules and roster organization
• Ensure safety, professionalism, and curriculum consistency
• Communicate with families and respond to questions or concerns
• Monitor equipment and maintain organized site standards
• Support retention and local enrollment efforts

Schedule

• Part-time, seasonal (year-round opportunities available in select locations).
• Must have availability: Sat 8:30am-12pm & Tue 4:45pm-7:15pm
• Estimate 5-7 hours a week (based on enrollment)
• Contract Length: April 2026 - November 2026

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Reliable and organized
• Comfortable managing both people and operations
• Confident problem-solver in a fast-paced environment

Preferred (not required):

• Sports or athletic background
• Coaching experience
• Experience working with children
• Team leadership or management experience

Pay

• Starting at $23/hour (includes class admin hours)
• Bi-weekly pay
• Bonus and growth opportunities available

Why Join Us:

• Flexibility: We value work-life balance, offering remote work opportunities, flexible hours, and a high level of autonomy.
• Growth and Learning Opportunities (Personal/Professional): We are looking for someone to grow with us over the next couple of years as we continue to expand our reach throughout the Midwest and eventually the entire US.
• Purpose-driven Work: Committed to shaping the future of accessible and inclusive youth sports opportunities and making a positive impact on young athletes and their families.
• Strong Company Culture: Collaborative and team-based, where every person plays a key role in our success.

We are currently hiring for multiple roles across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. If you are open to working in nearby communities, please indicate your preferred locations in your application.

Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 5.0 – 7.0 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Briefly describe any experience you have as a manager, leading a team, coaching, or supervising others.
• What experience do you have working with children (sports, camps, schools, etc.)?
• This is a PART-TIME role with required on-site availability. Are you available to work consistently during the posted class times and dates?

Location:

• Roselle, IL 60172 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23 - $25