Deputy Program Director, Youth Sports Program

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Bethesda, MD - USA

profile Yearly Salary: $ 40000 - 50000
Posted on: 21 hours ago
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Flexible schedule
Job Type: Administrator & Coach
Job Title: Deputy Program Director
Team: PPA Plus

About PPA: The Player Progression Academy is a multi-sport youth academy serving the NW DC/Bethesda corridor. Our Plus division spans Tots (ages 25) and Afterschool soccer and basketball programs - bringing structured coach-led youth sports to kids at their earliest introduction to the game. With an expansive community of over 3000 players a dedicated team of over 100 coaches and an office staff of 20 individuals PPA is committed to fostering player development both inside and outside of the lines.

The Role:
Were looking for a hands-on self-directed Deputy Director to help run and grow our Plus programs. This is a hybrid role: youll spend meaningful time on the field coaching and the rest driving program operations logistics and development from behind the scenes. This role is ideal for someone with a genuine passion for youth sports and coaching who is also eager to build a career in business development strategy and program management.

Key Responsibilities
On the Field
  • Coach Afterschool soccer and/or basketball clinics (minimum 5 hrs/week MonFri)
  • Coach Tots (ages 25) soccer and/or basketball (minimum 8 hrs/week weekends)
Off the Field
  • Help design build and refine programming for Afterschool and Tots
  • Support program operations end-to-end scheduling logistics participant experience
  • Contribute to business development: identifying growth opportunities supporting strategic planning
  • Create marketing materials using Canva or similar tools
What Were Looking For:
  • Passion for youth sports coaching and sports program development
  • Prior coaching experience required (either soccer or basketball preferably both)
  • Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis reporting budgeting and planning
  • Familiarity with AI tools for productivity research and content creation
  • Experience with Canva or other design platforms for marketing materials
  • Excellent organizational communication and problem-solving skills
  • Interest in business development strategy and program management
  • Must be able to independently identify needs prioritize opportunities and follow through with high degree of autonomy
Growth & Development Opportunities
This is a unique opportunity to blend hands-on coaching with strategic business experience. This role is designed for candidates who are motivated to grow into leadership positions within sports programming business strategy and operations.

Work Schedule & Location:

  • Full time 40hrs/week
    • Split between on field coaching (15hr/week) & administrative work (25hr/week)
    • Must be open to coaching on weekends
  • Hybrid role
    • Remote first administrative work w/ in person requirement for coaching and occasional meetings in office
    • Office located in Bethesda MD
Compensation:
Salary Range: $40000 - $50000 based on experience. Bonus opportunity.
*Opportunity to earn additional income by picking up coaching within PPAs Development Programs Premier Programs or summer camps

Benefits:
  • 4% 401(k) match
  • Healthcare reimbursement stipend
  • Flexible working hours
  • Remote work w/ in person option
  • Professional development reimbursement program
The Player Progression Academy is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals regardless of background.

Flexible work from home options available.

Compensation: $40000.00 - $50000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.




The Player Progression Academy (PPA) is a premier sports organization in the Washington DC metropolitan area. Our mission is to create great experiences and holistic development through sports. PPA is strategically designed to maximize each players individual technical and tactical understanding of the game through creating a competitive and enriched environment. We are respected for having a highly decorated staff of coaches and professionals who apply passion creativity and excitement to our programs.

The PPA is continually looking to add creative determined active fun and ambitious people to its team. The most important element to our success is having a team of people who believe in our mission and understandthe PPALife. If you have a passion to coach youth sports and are in the Washington D.C. metro area then apply within!



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Benefits:401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceFlexible scheduleJob Type: Administrator & CoachJob Title: Deputy Program DirectorTeam: PPA PlusAbout PPA: The Player Progression Academy is a multi-sport youth academy serving the NW DC/Bethesda corridor. Our Plus division spans Tots (ages 25) and A...
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With over 300 teams from NW DC, Chevy Chase, Rockville, Bethesda, Kensington, Takoma Park, Potomac, Silver Spring , PPA is the leading youth sports club in the DC, MoCo region. PPA offers competitive year round travel programs, popular seasonal rec leagues for groups of friends, and t ... View more

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