Program Manager: Events & Out-of-School Time Programs

**POSITION DESCRIPTION** **Program Manager: Events & Out-of-School Time Programs** **Chicago Run** **Type:** Full-Time **Start Date:** When application closes **Reports to:** Director of Programs **Salary:** $60,000 - $65,000 **About Us** Founded in 2007, Chicago Run empowers thousands of Chicago's young people, from Pre-K through high school, with access to running and physical activity programs. Our programs meet young people where they are, partnering with schools and community organizations to provide regular opportunities for trauma-informed and non-competitive physical activity. Through these partnerships, we use the power of sport to improve academic performance, positive relationships, social-emotional skills, and physical and mental health. Each year, Chicago Run reaches thousands of youth participants through partnerships with Chicago Public Schools, community organizations, and parks. We focus our work in historically disinvested communities on the South and West sides. By partnering with stakeholders deeply rooted in these communities, we reach more young people and deepen our impact. **We offer customized programs designed to meet the needs of each student and community:** - Striders (Pre-K to 2nd grade): High-quality physical activity breaks using games that develop vital gross motor skills. - Chicago Runners (3rd-5th grade): Physical activity breaks that promote well-being and improve classroom concentration. - Running Mates (Middle & High School): Running and physical activity to improve social and emotional well-being in an inclusive, non-competitive environment where students work toward completing a local 5K while building positive self-image, setting goals, and developing relationships with peers and mentors. - LACE Up! (Leadership, Action, Community, Endurance): A work-based learning program that trains post-secondary students to serve as leaders, mentors, and coaches for current Chicago Run participants. **Overview of the Role** The Program Manager: Events & Out-of-School Time (OST) Programs is the on-the-ground leader of Chicago Run's OST programming and participant events. They are responsible for ensuring high-quality experiences for our Running Mates participants and exceptional program operations. This role oversees OST programs and events while actively supporting in-school programming and intern development. **Responsibilities** **Running Mates Leadership** - Oversee all Running Mates programming. - Serve as primary support for coaches and site leaders. - Coordinate season launches and closeouts. - Manage communication with coaches. - Lead coach training and onboarding. - Conduct consistent and regular site visits. **Program Implementation & Site Support** - Support implementation of in-school programming (Striders and Chicago Runners). - Conduct weekly school visits and coaching. - Support school launches and sustainability efforts. - Support Running Mates teams 2–3 afternoons per week. - Coach interns and school staff during program visits. **Event Planning & Operations** - Lead planning and execution of: - *Mid-season Mile events* - *5K races* - *JTDC 3K* - *School-based culmination events* - *Other community program events* - Serve as a key collaborator for the annual Fun Run, Chicago Run's marquee program event. - Manage registration, transportation, volunteers, vendors, equipment, and event timelines for program events. - Lead day-of event operations. **Program Logistics & Systems** - Manage equipment, incentives, and supplies. - Maintain program calendars. - Coordinate transportation and equipment logistics. - Maintain inventory systems. - Support participant registration systems. **Organizational Program Support** - Support intern development and coaching. - Participate in community engagement opportunities. - Assist with program reporting and grant deliverables. **Work Environment** Field-Based Leadership: This position is primarily field-based and requires regular presence in partner sch…