Writing Program Director

Job Title: Program Director
Organization: Miami SCORES, an affiliate of America SCORES
Position Type: Full-Time
Location: Miami, FL
Reports to: Executive Director
Salary: $50,000 annually
Benefits: Benefits include a generous PTO (Paid Time Off); parental leave policy, medical and dental coverage, and travel reimbursement.
About Miami SCORES: Miami SCORES is a nonprofit focused on inspiring youth to lead healthy lives, be engaged students, and have the confidence and character to make a difference in the world. Miami SCORES' core programming centers around an innovative, team-based, school-based model that integrates poetry/spoken word, soccer, and service-learning into a cohesive whole-child program, which we deliver through free after school programs and summer camps. Through a network of independent affiliates, America SCORES serves more than 15,000 students at Title I schools every year across North America. For more information on America SCORES:
Miami SCORES strives to be an anti-racist organization. We are committed to applying an intersectional approach to equity and advancing the many dimensions of equity in everything we do.
Job Summary: Miami SCORES is seeking a dedicated and passionate Program Director to oversee and support all aspects of our after-school program. The Program Director will work closely with our students, coaches, and the Executive Director to ensure the successful delivery of the America SCORES curriculum. This role is an essential part of our team, focused on helping young people develop their physical, academic, and emotional well-being.
Key Responsibilities: 1. Program Implementation: - Work with the Executive Director to ensure the effective implementation of the America SCORES curriculum, during a 10-12 week fall and spring season, supplemented by part-time winter programming and a summer camp
- Collaborate with coaches and teachers to provide support and resources for the soccer, poetry, and service-learning components of the program
- Assist in planning and organizing program events, such as tournaments, poetry slams, and community service projects 
2. Program Logistics and Reporting: - Oversee the management of programming needs, including the process for distribution and collection of program supplies/equipment and equipment purchasing
- Review end-of-season data and surveys, updating curricula or processes when needed
- Oversee the planning and implementation of all program events, including Fall Frenzy, Poetry SLAM, Jamboree, and supporting weekly game day logistics
- Ensure the reporting of results to stakeholders (supporters and the community-at-large) through grant reports, program outcomes reports, newsletters, etc.
- Manage the yearly program calendar, including the scheduling of weekly gamedays, community events and the Poetry SLAM
- Manage a transportation vendor responsible for gamedays and community events
3. Community Engagement: - Conduct program site visits for effective program delivery and implementation
- Collaborate with the Executive Director on developing Program Budgets and the development of strategic goals to drive program growth
- Build strong relationships with local community organizations and agencies to assure program quality and financial sustainability
4. Stakeholder Management: - Be the face of program delivery in all 6 Miami-Dade County Public Schools, including managing and growing relationships directly with school leaders and administration, parents and families and school staff
- Build strong relationships with all key school stakeholders, enhancing the ability for high-quality program delivery
- Ensure parents and families see Miami SCORES as a welcoming, inclusive and supportive environment for their students
5. Staff Management, Training and Development: - Lead all aspects of pre-season and mid-season coach training, ensuring that all coaches and teachers are fully supported and trained to deliver the SCORES program
- Oversee the process for hiring, on-boarding, training, professional development, and time reporting/payroll of all part-time coordinators, interns, AmeriCorps members, coaches, and program contractors
- Ensure that coaches and teachers feel fully supported by Miami SCORES and have channels to provide program feedback on improving program delivery in their school
6. Supervision and Team Collaboration: - Contribute to the Miami SCORES team and overall operations, actively participating in goal-setting, initiatives, events, and day-to-day functioning with a team-centered approach
- Be open to giving and receiving constructive feedback and fulfilling necessary roles as needed
- Supervise all SCORES program staff, including conducting weekly program staff meetings, one-on-one supervision, goal-setting, managing conflict resolution, work task assignments, schedules, timesheets, and PTO requests
7. Curriculum and Program Model Oversight: - Oversee all aspects of SCORES' Program Model and Curriculum to ensure evidence-based program design and implementation in line with the SCORES mission, values, and core program elements.
- Acknowledge community assets and address community needs in a manner consistent with best practices
8. Other Duties: - Perform other duties as assigned related to the success of the organization's mission, including but not limited to supporting fundraising activities and events, assisting with the creation of a long-term Miami SCORES growth strategy, and supporting telling the story of Miami SCORES through press releases and social media
Qualifications: - Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Education, Youth Development, Social Work, etc.) or equivalent experience
- Previous experience working with youth in an educational or community setting
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively
- Prior youth development experience within soccer and/or poetry
- Excellent oral and written communication skills and attention to detail
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Flexible and adaptable to work in a variety of settings
- Effective in multi-cultural and cross-cultural settings and understanding of individuals of all backgrounds
- A strong belief in the mission and values of America SCORES and a shared passion for improving the lives of America's youth through soccer and education
Additional Qualifications: - Proven experience in program management, including supervision of staff, goal-setting, and conflict resolution
- Familiarity with hiring, onboarding, training, and professional development processes
- Demonstrated ability to oversee program curricula and ensure adherence to evidence-based program design
- Experience with program logistics, including the procurement and distribution of supplies and equipment
- Proficiency in data analysis and the ability to use data for curriculum improvement
- Event planning and implementation skills, especially related to youth-focused events
- Strong reporting skills to effectively communicate program results to stakeholders
- Knowledge of budget development and experience in setting strategic program goals
- Ability to build and maintain relationships with community organizations and agencies
- Willingness to adapt and fulfill various roles as needed within the organization
- Fluency in Spanish and/or Haitian Creole preferred
How to Apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and explaining your interest in the position to . Applications without a cover letter will not be accepted. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.
Miami SCORES strives to be an anti-racist organization. We are committed to applying an intersectional approach to equity and advancing the many dimensions of equity in everything we do. Further, Miami SCORES is committed to recruiting and maintaining a diverse team; individuals from all backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Miami SCORES does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, age, marital status, veteran status, pregnancy, parenthood, or any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Miami SCORES is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply.