Youth Sports Program Manager (Part-Time, Seasonal | On-Site Leadership) Playpen Sports Academy is hiring a Site Manager to lead one of our local youth sports locations. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing coaching staff, ensuring program quality, and providing strong on-site customer service.

Company Overview:

Playpen Sports Academy is a youth sports company with a mission to disrupt the youth sports industry by promoting increased access for families of all income levels, encouraging participation from young athletes of all skill levels, fostering play-based learning, and prioritizing holistic development over competition. With a remarkable growth trajectory, Playpen has expanded from 8 locations to operating in 47 cities across Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana within just 4 years. Our core classes are focused on ages 2-6 across a wide variety of sports, however we are now expanding with some programs being offered for kids up to the age of 14. What You'll Do Oversee and lead all on-site program operations during scheduled classes Supervise and support coaches to ensure high-quality instruction Oversee coaching staff attendance and provide real-time solutions to staffing gaps and on-site coverage needs. Manage weekly schedules and roster organization Ensure safety, professionalism, and curriculum consistency Communicate with families and respond to questions or concerns on-site Monitor equipment and maintain organized site standards Support retention and local enrollment efforts Schedule Part-time, seasonal (year-round opportunities available in select locations).

Must have availability:

Sat 8:30am-12pm & Wed 4:45pm-6:15pm Estimate [4-6 hours a week (based on enrollment)]

Contract Length:

[Now - November 2026] Qualifications Strong leadership and communication skills Reliable and organized Comfortable managing both people and operations on-site Confident problem-solver in a fast-paced environment Preferred (not required): Sports or athletic background Coaching experience Experience working with children Team leadership or management experience Pay Starting at $23/hour (Level 1 Site Managers have minimal administrative responsibilities) Bi-weekly pay Bonus and growth opportunities available

Why Join Us:

Flexibility:

We value work-life balance, offering remote work opportunities, flexible hours, and a high level of autonomy. Growth and Learning Opportunities (Personal/Professional): We are looking for someone to grow with us over the next couple of years as we continue to expand our reach throughout the Midwest and eventually the entire US.

Purpose-driven Work:

Committed to shaping the future of accessible and inclusive youth sports opportunities and making a positive impact on young athletes and their families.

Strong Company Culture:

Collaborative and team-based, where every person plays a key role in our success.

Pay:

From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule Application Question(s): Briefly describe your relevant experience in sports, management, leadership, coaching, supervising others, and/or working with children. We are looking for someone who could start right away and work through early November, does this fit your availability? Are you available during scheduled class times (Saturday mornings 8:30 AM-12:00 PM & Wednesday evenings 4:45 PM-6:15 PM)?

Work Location:

In person