Queens & Brooklyn Regional Program Manager & Camp Director

Overview

Be the Best Part of Every Kid's Day! At Kids in the Game, we’re redefining play and youth development in NYC. Operating 40+ recess, PE, and after-school programs, as well as 10+ day camps across Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, and the Bronx, we work with 150-250+ part-time staff annually. As a Certified B Corporation, we’re committed to fostering equity and narrowing opportunity gaps through affordable, impactful programming.

Our programs blend sports, arts, STEM, and more, creating unforgettable experiences that reflect our core values: positivity, inclusivity, commitment, empathy, and ambition. Join us to inspire the next generation through play and sports.

We are seeking a Queens & Brooklyn Regional Program Manager to oversee a portfolio of 10–15 school sites in Queens and Brooklyn during the school year and lead a Brooklyn-based summer camp serving 100–150+ children. The start date for this role would be March 3, 2025.

This is a critical role within our organization as we expand our reach into more neighborhoods in the outer boroughs. We need a dynamic leader who can easily commute between sites to provide training, conduct observations, meet with school administration, and deliver on-site support for staff. This is a full-time, overtime-exempt role based in New York City and requires in-person work.

Program Managers should expect to split their time between office work & meetings, site visits, site supervision, and other administrative tasks.

As part of the Program Management team
, the Regional Program Manager will play a key role in ensuring the success of our youth programs, which include recess and physical education classes, sports and enrichment activities, after-school programs, and summer camps across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and the Bronx. Reporting to one of two Program Directors, you will collaborate with a team of Program Managers and Program Coordinators to provide staff training and supervision, program design and scheduling support, parent communication and engagement initiatives, and deliver high-quality programs across New York City.

This role requires a hands-on leader with exceptional organizational, interpersonal, and leadership skills who thrives in diverse communities and a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate has prior experience as a Camp Director for a day camp or residential camp for 2+ seasons, along with 3+ years of experience in multi-site management in youth development and education-based settings.

School Year

Schedule:

As the Queens & Brooklyn Regional Program Manager, you’ll oversee recess, PE, and after-school programs in schools across Queens and Brooklyn. Site locations in Queens include:
Jamaica, Rego Park, Maspeth, Flushing. Site locations in Brooklyn include:
East New York, Bed Stuy, Crown Heights, Sunset Park, Clinton Hill. During the school year, Program Managers work Monday - Friday, 9 am - 6 pm. Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion to oversee programs, special events, and staff training.

• Oversee a portfolio of 10-15+ recess, PE & sports classes, and after school programs in Queens and Brooklyn
• Provide scheduled and emergency coverage for coach absences at recess, PE, and sports classes
• Provide scheduled and emergency coverage for Site Coordinator absences at after-school programs
• Travel regularly between schools in Queens and Brooklyn to ensure high program standards and provide hands-on support
• Act as a key point of contact for school administrators, ensuring program quality and maintaining strong relationships
• Provide direct support to 30-40 part-time coaches through site visits, training, performance evaluations, and regular check-ins
• Collaborate with leadership to design and refine programming based on school needs, community input, and industry trends
• Identify opportunities for program expansion or improvement within existing school partnerships
• Manage program operations, including scheduling, curriculum implementation, and staff deployment
• Host workshops, team-building events, and professional development sessions for part-time staff
• Oversee…