Director, Football Operations (Youth)

Director, Football Operations (Youth Sports)Youth Sports Organization | Part-Time | Hybrid (Work From Home + Regional Travel)Must live within driving distance of Bucks County & Montgomery County, PA Reports to: CEOWe are seeking a high-energy, hands-on Senior Director of Football Operations to lead and scale all Flag Football programming for a fast-growing youth sports organization. This newly created senior leadership role is designed for a proven operator who excels in multi-site sports management, program development, and high-volume operations.This role, with the help of the existing staff act as the primary operational leader for all Football programs across multiple regional locations. You will drive program performance, operational consistency, staff leadership, customer satisfaction, and sustainable growth, while ensuring a top-tier experience for athletes, families, coaches, and volunteers.This is a physical, hands-on leadership role, ideal for someone who thrives in the field, leads by example, and enjoys being actively involved in game-day operations, field setup, equipment management, and on-site leadership.Work Model & ScheduleHybrid work-from-home with regular regional travelFrequent on-site presence during league operations, tournaments, training sessions, and special eventsEvening and weekend availability required during active seasonsMust be comfortable with physical tasks, including field setup, equipment transport, and on-site operational supportQualificationsExperience in youth sports leadership, multi-site operations, or program managementProven team leadership and staff development experienceStrong operational, strategic, and financial acumenComfortable with hands-on, physical work in outdoor sports environmentsAvailability for evenings and weekends during active seasonsPreferred, not requiredExperience scaling youth sports programsBackground in Tackle football, flag football, or field-based sportsExperience in both nonprofit and for-profit environments, perfferred, not requiredResponsibilitiesStrategic Leadership & Organizational GrowthLead the vision, strategy, and execution for all Football programsAlign program initiatives with the organization's long-term growth strategyDevelop seasonal and annual operating plans, including expansion into new marketsOperational Excellence & Program DeliveryOversee registration, scheduling, staffing, logistics, equipment, and game-day executionEnsure on-time season launches, full staffing, and consistent program standardsBuild and optimize SOPs, workflows, systems, and operational infrastructureTeam Leadership & Talent DevelopmentManage and mentor Directors, Site Leads, referees, and operational staffRecruit, train, and retain high-performing leaders and volunteersFoster a culture of accountability, communication, and continuous improvementCoach, Volunteer & Staff ExperienceAssist on recruitment, onboarding, and retention processesSupport leaders with training, performance management, and conflict resolutionAthlete & Family ExperienceOwn the end-to-end customer experience for athletes and parentsResolve escalated issues with professionalism and fairnessDrive retention, satisfaction, and brand reputationGrowth, Innovation & ExpansionHelp evaluate and support new locations, partnerships, and program offeringsBuild scalable systems that support growth without compromising qualityTechnology & ToolsGoogle Workspace (Sheets, Docs, Drive, Calendar, Gmail)Microsoft Excel or Google Doc's (data tracking, reporting)Communication platforms (Slack, Email, Teams, text-based team apps)Sports & League Management Platforms Experience with any of the following (or similar) is a strong plus:LeagueAppsSportsEngineTeamSnapStack Sports / Stack Team AppPlayMetricsCrossbarArbiterSportsGameChangerHudlOperational & On-Field TechnologyMobile check-in and scheduling appsDigital scoring toolsEquipment or inventory tracking appsAbility to manage spreadsheets, dashboards,Comfortable using technology to streamline workflows and improve program efficiencyCandidates with the following titles or backgrounds are strongly encouraged to apply:Director of Sports OperationsAthletic DirectorSports Program DirectorRegional Operations ManagerGeneral Manager (Sports or Recreation)Youth Sports League DirectorRecreation Director / Recreation ManagerSports Facility ManagerDirector of CoachingFootball Program CoordinatorSports Event ManagerCamp Director / Program DirectorParks & Recreation LeaderSports Performance ManagerClub Sports DirectorMulti-Site Operations SupervisorSports Development Manager

Created: 2026-04-02