<p>CUB SPORTS PROGRAM MANAGER (Ages 2-5)</p> <p>CROWN SPORTS CENTER</p> <p>Sports Facilities Management, LLC</p> <p>LOCATION: Fruitland, MD</p> <p>DEPARTMENT: SPORTS</p> <p>REPORTS TO: GENERAL MANAGER</p> <p>STATUS: FULL-TIME (NON-EXEMPT)</p> <p>LEARN ABOUT OUR CUB PROGRAMS HERE</p> <p>https://playatcrown.com/cub-sports/</p> <p>ABOUT THE COMPANY:</p> <p>Crown Sports Center is a premier sport, recreation and entertainment destination focused on improving the health and economic vitality of Fruitland, MD. You will be joining a championship level team focused on fun, fulfillment and service built to enrich the community as well as your career and personal growth.</p> <p>Crown Sports Center is a managed facility by Sports Facilities Management, LLC, a Sports Facilities Companies (SFC) company. SFC is the nation's leading resource for managing and developing sports, recreation, wellness, and events facilities. SFC has been awarded national recognition as a Top Workplace and is considered a workplace of choice.</p> <p>POSITION SUMMARY:</p> <p>The Cub Program Manager owns the full experience of Crown's early childhood sports programming.</p> <p>This includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Program development</p> </li><li> <p>Enrollment growth</p> </li><li> <p>Coach training</p> </li><li> <p>Parent communication</p> </li><li> <p>Staff accountability</p> </li><li> <p>Operational excellence</p> </li></ul> <p>You are responsible for ensuring that every Cub session feels:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Organized</p> </li><li> <p>Energetic</p> </li><li> <p>Age-appropriate</p> </li><li> <p>Safe</p> </li><li> <p>Professional</p> </li><li> <p>Fun</p> </li></ul> <p>This role requires leadership, energy, emotional intelligence, and operational discipline.</p> <p>May be required to aid in coaching other sports and programs as needed.</p> <p>WHAT YOU WILL OWN</p> <p>Program Excellence</p> <ul> <li> <p>Design and execute structured curriculum for ages 2-5 across all Cub sports</p> </li><li> <p>Ensure every session runs on time, organized, and professionally</p> </li><li> <p>Continuously improve drills, rotations, and engagement strategies</p> </li><li> <p>Maintain high safety and risk management standards</p> </li></ul> <p>Enrollment & Growth</p> <ul> <li> <p>Track and report enrollment numbers and retention metrics</p> </li><li> <p>Collaborate with marketing to drive new registrations</p> </li><li> <p>Build relationships with local preschools and daycares</p> </li><li> <p>Identify opportunities to expand offerings and seasons</p> </li></ul> <p>Staff Leadership</p> <ul> <li> <p>Recruit, train, and develop Cub coaches</p> </li><li> <p>Hold staff accountable to Crown standards</p> </li><li> <p>Run regular staff development meetings</p> </li><li> <p>Provide direct performance feedback</p> </li><li> <p>Model high energy and professionalism on the floor</p> </li></ul> <p>Parent Experience</p> <ul> <li> <p>Serve as primary point of contact for Cub families</p> </li><li> <p>Communicate clearly and proactively</p> </li><li> <p>Address concerns quickly and professionally</p> </li><li> <p>Build trust and long-term loyalty with families</p> </li></ul> <p>Operations</p> <ul> <li> <p>Manage equipment inventory and setup standards</p> </li><li> <p>Coordinate scheduling and staffing</p> </li><li> <p>Utilize facility management software efficiently</p> </li><li> <p>Track attendance and program data weekly</p> </li></ul> <p>WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR</p> <p>You may be a strong fit if you:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Naturally bring high positive energy into a room</p> </li><li> <p>Love working with young children and families</p> </li><li> <p>Believe early sports experiences shape confidence for life</p> </li><li> <p>Have strong organizational and leadership skills</p> </li><li> <p>Are comfortable holding others accountable</p> </li><li> <p>Are action-oriented and solution-focused</p> </li><li> <p>Care deeply about professionalism and details</p> </li></ul> <p>REQUIRED EXPERIENCE</p> <ul> <li> <p>Proven experience leading youth programming (preferably ages 2-6)</p> </li><li> <p>Experience supervising and developing staff</p> </li><li> <p>Experience building or growing programs</p> </li><li> <p>Strong communication skills (verbal and written)</p> </li><li> <p>Comfortable using scheduling and management software</p> </li><li> <p>Willingness to work evenings and weekends</p> </li><li> <p>CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain)</p> </li></ul> <p>WORKING CONDITIONS</p> <ul> <li> <p>Must be able to lift 50 lbs</p> </li><li> <p>Must be comfortable working on the field/floor for extended periods</p> </li><li> <p>Indoor sports environment with intermittent noise</p> </li></ul> <p>WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS</p> <p>For many families, Cub is their first experience at Crown.</p> <p>This role shapes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>How children view sports</p> </li><li> <p>How parents view our facility</p> </li><li> <p>Whether families stay with us long term</p> </li></ul> <p>It is a leadership role with growth responsibility.</p>