Cub Sports Program Manager (2-5yo Early Sports Learning)

The Sports Facilities Companies • Fruitland, MD

8d • Onsite

About The Position

The Cub Program Manager owns the full experience of Crown's early childhood sports programming.
This includes:
Program development
Enrollment growth
Coach training
Parent communication
Staff accountability
Operational excellence
You are responsible for ensuring that every Cub session feels:
Organized
Energetic
Age-appropriate
Safe
Professional
Fun
This role requires leadership, energy, emotional intelligence, and operational discipline.
May be required to aid in coaching other sports and programs as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience leading youth programming (preferably ages 2–6)
• Experience supervising and developing staff
• Experience building or growing programs
• Strong communication skills (verbal and written)
• Comfortable using scheduling and management software
• Willingness to work evenings and weekends
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs
• Must be comfortable working on the field/floor for extended periods
• Indoor sports environment with intermittent noise

Nice To Haves

• Naturally bring high positive energy into a room
• Love working with young children and families
• Believe early sports experiences shape confidence for life
• Have strong organizational and leadership skills
• Are comfortable holding others accountable
• Are action-oriented and solution-focused
• Care deeply about professionalism and details

Responsibilities

• Program Excellence
• Design and execute structured curriculum for ages 2–5 across all Cub sports
• Ensure every session runs on time, organized, and professionally
• Continuously improve drills, rotations, and engagement strategies
• Maintain high safety and risk management standards
• Enrollment & Growth
• Track and report enrollment numbers and retention metrics
• Collaborate with marketing to drive new registrations
• Build relationships with local preschools and daycares
• Identify opportunities to expand offerings and seasons
• Staff Leadership
• Recruit, train, and develop Cub coaches
• Hold staff accountable to Crown standards
• Run regular staff development meetings
• Provide direct performance feedback
• Model high energy and professionalism on the floor
• Parent Experience
• Serve as primary point of contact for Cub families
• Communicate clearly and proactively
• Address concerns quickly and professionally
• Build trust and long-term loyalty with families
• Operations
• Manage equipment inventory and setup standards
• Coordinate scheduling and staffing
• Utilize facility management software efficiently
• Track attendance and program data weekly

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed