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Urban Initiatives · 4 days ago

Lead Program Manager, Continuum

Chicago, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$55K/yr - $55K/yr

Urban Initiatives is a nonprofit organization that runs youth development programs in the Chicago Public Schools. They are seeking a Lead Program Manager to oversee the implementation and quality of multiple sports-based youth development programs across various schools, ensuring programs are delivered effectively and with care.

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Responsibilities

Recruit, onboard, train, and supervise Head Coaches, Assistant Coaches, and Take the Lead Coaches across assigned schools in the Near South and Far South neighborhoods

Travel to partner school sites at least three times per week for site visits, coach support, and programming or events

Support assigned coaches employment cycle from onboarding and performance management through end-of-program offboarding

Oversee high-quality program delivery aligned with curriculum, program models, and conditions for success, including: Pre-K Soccer, Play with Potential (Elementary Soccer), Take the Lead (Middle School Leadership), Summer of Sport (Seasonal Programming)

Serve as the primary point of contact for school administrators and OST liaisons at assigned schools

Lead required start-of-year, mid-year, and end-of-year meetings and communications

Maintain strong partner satisfaction through proactive communication and problem-solving

Manage program administration systems, including attendance, evaluations, and reporting

Use CitySpan and internal tools to ensure accurate data entry and DFSS compliance

Maintain organized, up-to-date documentation and trackers

Support planning and execution of department-wide initiatives such as the Community Play Cup

Manage timelines, deliverables, and documentation for assigned projects

Contribute to SOP development and process improvements

Participate in department and cross-department meetings and planning

Collaborate with colleagues to problem-solve and share best practices

Provide timely feedback and insights to support team learning and program improvement

Qualification

Youth program managementStaff supervisionOrganizational skillsDigital tools proficiencyEvent planningCompliance knowledgeRelationship managementCommunicationProblem solvingTime management

Required

Experience managing youth programs, OST programming, or similar community-based initiatives

Experience supervising, coaching, or supporting staff

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Comfort using digital tools and systems to track tasks, data, and communication

Commitment to equity, inclusion, and youth-centered work

Experience working within CPS or DFSS-funded programs

Experience with compliance-driven environments

Event planning or large-scale logistics experience

Familiarity with SEL-based or sport-based youth development models

Benefits

Health, dental, and vision insurance premiums options available

Life, short term disability, and long-term disability insurance are paid 100% by Urban Initiatives

Option to contribute to a 401K with up to a 3% match of your salary after one full year of employment

Flexible Time Off available

Paid holidays (Martin Luther King Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve through New Year’s Day)