Director of Programs

RCX Sports

. Own and execute the national strategy for girls’ and women’s flag football growth, translating priorities into clear plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRoswell • 🇺🇸 United StatesLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and execute the national strategy for girls’ and women’s flag football growth, translating priorities into clear plans, timelines, and measurable outcomes.
Serve as a central point of coordination across key stakeholders (NFL, NFL Clubs, NFHS, NCAA/NAIA/NJCAA, state associations, college programs, league operators, and partners) to align priorities and drive execution.
Coordinate cross-functionally with internal teams to plan and deliver launches, events, and partnership activations.
As the Foundation grows, take on oversight of additional program areas as needed, including club and league partnerships, community impact initiatives, and corporate partners as needed.
Build, manage, and deepen partnerships with the NFL/NFL Clubs and other external stakeholders to expand access and participation.
Support growth in priority markets by working with local partners to launch, strengthen, or expand programming.
Identify barriers to participation (equipment, coaching, facilities, cost, awareness, transportation, etc.) and implement practical solutions.
Identify, design, and scale program models (leagues, clinics, tournaments, camps, and community-based initiatives) that increase participation and retention.
Lead program planning through frameworks, resources, and best practices that help partners sustainably launch and operate girls’ flag programs.
Strengthen participation pathways by connecting youth programs to middle/high school, collegiate, and emerging competitive opportunities.
Support high school sanctioning and state advocacy efforts by tracking progress, coordinating with local stakeholders, and preparing materials/data insights to advance sanctioning goals.
Partner with schools and program leaders on coaching, officiating, and leadership resources; support onboarding tools and best practices to help programs launch and scale.
Support RCX Sports Foundation program initiatives (grants, scholarships, equipment resources, micro-grants, and start-up toolkits) and contribute to partner deliverables tied to funders.
Partner with Development to support fundraising by providing strategy, impact narratives, and data; identify partnership opportunities aligned to philanthropic goals.
Build and manage ambassador programming (including expansion pathways such as junior ambassadors) to increase participation, retention, and visibility.
Support marketing and storytelling efforts (impact narratives, earned media, and content development) and help produce periodic impact reporting.
Establish metrics and reporting to monitor participation trends, program performance, and impact; use insights to drive continuous improvement.
Maintain dashboards/trackers and establish a reporting cadence for participation growth, sanctioning progress, college program adoption, resource distribution, and event participation metrics.
Own the annual budget and forecasting for girls’ flag initiatives; manage expenses and ensure alignment with Foundation financial requirements.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Sports Management, Education, Recreation, or a related field.
7–10 years of experience in sports, youth sports, community programming, nonprofit leadership, or a related field.
Demonstrated experience building and managing partnerships with leagues, schools, parks and recreation agencies, nonprofits, and/or sports governing bodies.
Familiarity with the Females in Flag initiative and NFL FLAG landscape is strongly preferred.
Experience developing or managing multi-market programs (ideally national or large-scale initiatives).
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders, priorities, and deadlines.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills; able to influence across diverse partner groups.
Experience working within the NFL ecosystem (League, Clubs, affiliates) or comparable pro-league partnership environments.
Proven experience scaling programs through school systems, collegiate athletics programs, or national governing bodies.
Experience supporting fundraising, sponsorship development, and/or grant-funded initiatives.
Familiarity with program evaluation methods, impact measurement, and dashboard/reporting practices.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Stay Healthy: Enroll in comprehensive benefits & insurance plans with no waiting period
Be Well: Expense up to $65 per month for health & wellness
Maximize Savings: Contribute to your 401k retirement savings with company matching
Be Comfortable: Enjoy a relaxed casual dress code
Take Time: Enjoy a variety of time off benefits including Unlimited PTO and paid Parental Leave
Stay Connected: Work equipment (laptop and monitor) provided by RCX Sports plus, expense up to $350 towards the purchase of a personal use laptop, tablet, or computer

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Hard Skills & Tools

program managementpartnership developmentfundraisinggrant managementprogram evaluationimpact measurementbudget managementdata analysisevent planningcommunity programming

Soft Skills

project managementcommunicationrelationship buildinginfluencingcoordinationleadershipstrategic planningproblem solvingcollaborationadaptability

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in Sports ManagementBachelor’s degree in EducationBachelor’s degree in Recreationrelated field certification