Program Director

Organization Description:

Bronx Lacrosse is a year-round, academic and sports-based youth development program with a mission of improving educational opportunities and life outcomes for underserved middle and high school students in the Bronx. We pair high-level coaching and team competition with structured academic support, school-based interventions, and consistent mentorship so student-athletes thrive in school and beyond. We are seeking full-time Program Directors to lead our lacrosse, academic, and social-emotional programming and to serve as trusted daily mentors for students and families. Ideal candidates bring a deep commitment to positive youth development, equity, and building a strong, accountable team culture on and off the field.

Program Director Responsibilities:

• In collaboration with organization leadership, lead day to day delivery of Bronx Lacrosse programming at an assigned partner site, integrating athletics, academics, mentorship, and social emotional learning.
• Plan and execute year round programming, including after school hours, evenings, and select weekends.
• Run engaging, high quality lacrosse practices and coach teams in games, tournaments, and enrichment events.
• Coordinate site based tutoring services, including tutor scheduling, daily logistics, and instructional consistency.
• Support student academic progress through tutoring, exam and Regents preparation, and academic goal setting.
• Provide individualized high school application support for 8th grade students and college readiness and application support for high school students, including key deadlines and milestones.
• Build strong relationships with students and serve as a consistent mentor, setting high expectations and supporting positive youth development.
• Recruit and retain high priority and high need students by driving consistent attendance and engagement.
• Collect, enter, and analyze student attendance, academic, and behavior data in Salesforce to track progress, identify needs early, and implement individualized interventions.
• Serve as the primary liaison with families, teachers, guidance counselors, and community partners, ensuring consistent communication and shared expectations.
• Represent Bronx Lacrosse as an ambassador by modeling professionalism, accountability, and mission alignment in all settings.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree
• Prior experience as a lacrosse player or coach (minimum of 5 years)
• Growth mindset and desire for feedback
• Strong interest in working with underserved youth in the classroom and on the field
• A detail-orientation, strong organizational skills, and a desire and ability to collaborate
• Strong communication and leadership skills

Location: South Bronx, NY

Salary & Benefits: $66,000 to $69,000/year, commensurate with experience, plus a comprehensive benefits package. Bronx Lacrosse offers health and dental insurance, a 401(k) plan with employer match, and a generous paid time off policy that includes flexible PTO, 10+ paid holidays annually, and several weeks of organization-wide vacation during the winter holidays and in the summer.

To apply:Please send your resume with a cover letter, including how your experience/goals relate to this position to