PowerPlay NYC, Inc. · 3 months ago
Senior Program Manager September 16th, 2025
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $80K/yr
5+ years expPowerPlay NYC, Inc. is a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the lives of girls through sports and education. The Senior Program Manager will oversee the 21st Century Community Learning Centers programs, ensuring high-quality services and support for students and families while managing multiple projects and leading a team of site coordinators and coaches.
Health CareNon ProfitProfessional ServicesSports
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee program performance standards including recruitment, enrollment and retention of program participants in accordance with grant expectations and requirements
Supervise four Site Coordinators and program coaches
Facilitate performance discussions to ensure program goals and objectives are met
Ensure all staff and programmatic activities comply with the expectations of the 21st Century Grant
Provide ongoing staff development for program staff to increase their skills to achieve program outcomes
Coordinate staffing schedule, staff timesheets, and payroll with the President & CEO
Build and maintain a high level of communication and positive relationships with school partners, staff, administration, families and community partners
Supervise/manage program orientation, encourage involvement, and maintain monthly contact with families and schools
Create and distribute enrollment forms, emergency contact sheets, and program guidelines to partner sites for distribution among families and school members
Accountable for working with subcontractors to create programming grids and ensure accurate tracking of enrollment, daily attendance and data entry into Afterschool21 to meet 21C program requirements. Note, you will be working with subcontractors and their program representatives (managers). Responsible for indirectly monitoring subcontractor on-site staff to ensure quality services and adherence to grant guidelines
Collect and review vendor invoices and work with PowerPlay finance team and Sr. Development Manager to submit invoices, pay vendors and ensure we are within grant guidelines
Creating, maintaining and revising 21C budget (FS-10) with the assistance of PowerPlay finance team and Sr. Development Manager. Also review FS-25, FS-10A and FS-10F provided by PowerPlay finance team
Collaborate with NYSED management team and external evaluator to provide ongoing updates of our programmatic duties and receive technical assistance (from TARC – Technical Assistance Resource Center) if needed
Must attend mandatory annual 21C fall and spring conferences
Responsible for working on and submitting the annual mid-year report alongside the external evaluator
Qualification
Required
At least 5 years of experience in education and positive youth development providing school based, after-school and summer related programming; At least 2 years of supervising a team
Requires the credentials to obtain a SAAC license (18 college credits in education or NYS School Aged Care Credentials)
Must have unexpired CPR/First Aid certification
Requires safety and security clearances through the Department of Education
Expert understanding of NYC and NY State education requirements in an urban setting
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate solutions
Exceptional skills for analyzing data and attention to detail
Time management and multitasking skills in order to handle tasks
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school leadership and coaches
Excellent communication (oral and written) and interpersonal skills with proven ability to interact with a diverse range of individuals applying tact and discretion as situations demand
Responsible and professional conduct serving as role model to staff and youth
Flexible and adaptable – Ability to work with changing conditions and priorities, willingness to work some evenings and weekends
Proactive, 'can-do' approach/attitude; demonstrate initiative and resourcefulness
Accountable – willing to accept responsibility for tasks, projects and outcomes
Bachelor's degree required with preference in Education, Psychology, or Social Work
Proficient in Microsoft Office suite of products
Knowledge of utilizing Google Drive to receive and share documents
Experience with Afterschool21 platform a plus
Occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling so has a moderate degree of physical stamina
Frequent and prolonged standing, walking, bending and occasional lifting up to 50lbs
Position will require consistent visits to the storage unit to secure, return, and distribute sporting equipment with coaching staff
Company
PowerPlay NYC, Inc.
PowerPlay advances the lives of girls in New York City, helping them grow physically, emotionally and academically stronger.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageLeadership Team
Ellen Markowitz
Founder
Joneé Billy
Sr. Director of Strategic Partnerships & External Affairs
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