Program Director (Middle School Boys) at Harlem Lacrosse

Title: Program Director (Middle School Boys)Location: BaltimoreNote: If you are interested in being considered for positions in more than one location you only need to apply once! You will have the opportunity to indicate which cities you are interested in during the application process. Start Date: Winter/Spring 2026Harlem Lacrosse Program Directors help students growing up in low-income communities activate the skills and mindsets to reach their full potential. Program Directors are lacrosse coaches tutors and mentors. They maintain a daily presence in the lives of their students and help them make connections between success on the field growth in the classroom and goals for the future. If you are passionate about lacrosse and committed to the belief that all students deserve equitable opportunities to achieve academically athletically and socially the Program Director role could be an outstanding position for you to make an impact.About Harlem LacrosseHarlem Lacrosses mission is to empower the children who are most at risk for academic decline and dropout to rise above their challenges and reach their full potential. Harlem Lacrosse inspires children to dream about tomorrow while working hard on the field and in the classroom today.Founded in 2011 in New York Harlem Lacrosse has grown to five cities 20 schools and 39 programs as of Fall 2025. In addition to developing crucial athletic and social-emotional skills our students consistently outperform their peers academically passing their classes graduating high school and enrolling and persisting in college at a higher rate than other students in their schools. HL teams have won multiple city-wide championships and many alumni go on to play lacrosse in college.About the RoleHarlem Lacrosses unique school-based model embeds full-time Program Directors within our partner schools to run academic athletic and enrichment programming for middle and high school addition to practices study halls tutoring and field trips Program Directors are constantly present for students to offer high fives pep talks individualized push-in and pull-out support and a listening ear as students navigate the day-to-day. This is a full-time year-round position.Responsibilities:Planning Managing and Delivering Program (70%)Recruiting the students most likely to benefit from participating in the Harlem Lacrosse program and working actively to understand participant needs and retain them in the programEstablishing both a strong team culture and individual relationships with students to encourage attendance and engagementSetting goals and clear expectations for student participants around team behavior and conduct and creating routines and structures to help students meet those expectationsCreating an outcomes-oriented program plan for each season and year planning and delivering a meaningful set of academic athletic and enrichment activitiesScheduling clinics games and weekend events with partner towns and lacrosse clubsTraveling with the team to clinics games and tournaments as well as field trips to professional work environments educational institutions museums cultural or historical sites and outdoor activities (some overnight travel with the team is required)Supporting students on their path to college and/or career through application support with families campus and career visits and on-going monitoring and counseling.Collecting data about participants academic athletic and social emotional growth through the program and ensuring that students meet the core growth metrics of our program: increased school attendance improved academic performance and growth in physical fitnessMaintaining Relationships with School and Community (20%)Being present in the partner school throughout each day and maintaining strong relationships with school faculty staff and administrators to monitor student progress and foster a strong partnership between the school and Harlem LacrosseFacilitating regular communication with parents and guardians informing them of Harlem Lacrosse activities and partnering with them in supporting participantsEstablishing and maintaining relationships with partner towns colleges and teamsRecruiting and managing volunteers and paid assistant coachesCollaborating with community organizations to leverage resources within the neighborhoodOrganizational Stewardship (10%)Consistently demonstrating organizational stewardship by making good use of organizational resources complying with organizational policies and contributing to organizational efforts around social media development and evaluation.What you bringExpertise in the structure rules and strategy of lacrosse. Ideal candidates will have experience with lacrosse as a player and as a coach.Experience working with middle or high school youth in a tutoring mentorship and/or coaching capacity. Ideal candidates will have experience mentoring a caseload/group of youth.Demonstrated success with setting and achieving significant goals.Strong organizational skills including the ability to manage multiple priorities maintain a rigorous plan for programming and keep meticulous track of program data and documents.Ability to build relationships with students school faculty and staff parents partners and other Harlem Lacrosse staff. Experience and skill fostering relationships across lines of difference.Strong professional judgment and ability to work effectively with minimal oversight.Comfort with discussions about diversity equity and inclusion and enthusiasm for investigating ones own identity and honing a racial equity lens.Morning evening and weekend work is often required.Local and regional travel including occasional overnight travel with the team is required. Please note that the possession of a valid drivers license is helpful for success in the role.Spanish language proficiency is encouraged but not required.All employees will complete a criminal background check upon hire and throughout employment with Harlem Lacrosse.What we offer We invest in and support our team members at Harlem Lacrosse! We offer an extensive suite of benefits including but not limited to:Comprehensive health coverage including medical dental and vision plansAccess to One Medical a 24/7 patient-focused primary care practice with highly qualified board-certified physiciansReceive access to online mental health therapy via a 1-year membership to TalkspaceFlexible spending and health saving account options 401k with matchA $500 technology stipend for your home office; whatever you choose to buy is yours to keep! Parental leave policy to support your family planning journey Flexible PTO policy in addition to 10 paid holidays and a company-wide winter break during the holiday season.CompensationStarting salary ranges for this position are indexed to cost of living in each of our cities and are commensurate with experience:Baltimore: $52000 - $54500 How to ApplyThe application is now live on our website effective January 5 2026. You will be asked to submit the following as part of your application package:Current resume Cover letter describing your interest in and qualifications for the position A short (60-second) video describing the core values you would emphasize with your teamShort-essay questions (we recommend 250 words or fewer for each)Contact information for two references who can speak to your qualifications for this roleApplication Process:Video interviews: Candidates will meet via Zoom with members of our Program Director Hiring Team to discuss their interest in and fit for the role.Finalist interviews: Candidates will run an in-person demo study hall and lacrosse practice with a group of Harlem Lacrosse students and participate in conversations with members of the team. May be modified for covid safety.Harlem Lacrosse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Diversity of opinions experiences and backgrounds is a key asset. We do not discriminate based on race color ethnicity ancestry national origin religion sex gender gender identity gender expression sexual orientation age disability veteran status genetic information marital status or any legally protected status. Dont meet every single requirement Studies have shown that women and BIPOC are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Harlem Lacrosse we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workspace so if you are excited about this role but your previous experience may not align exactly with every qualification in the position description we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles with our growing organization.Required Experience:Director Key Skills Integration,Advocacy,Animation,Back Office Support,Bid Management Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1 Yearly Salary Salary: 52 - 54