Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering urban youth through athletics, academics, and employment opportunities. We use martial arts as a vehicle to create positive, supportive relationships with our students, as well as teach key values such as persistence and determination.
Position Summary
The Program Manager at Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts (LG) is responsible for overseeing key components of the Student Trainer Program, supporting youth through mentorship and other direct services, providing administrative program support, facilitating gym operations, and increasing community engagement. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for youth and community members. Preferred candidates are experienced martial artists that have instructed in Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and/or Mixed Martial Arts. Evening hours Monday-Friday are required. Position responsibilities include:
Detailed Roles and Responsibilities
Student Trainer Program - Direct Service (40%)
Student Trainer Program - Administrative Support (40%)
Gym Operations, Community Engagement, & Athletic Programming (20%)
For candidates that are experienced martial arts instructors:
Schedule
Direct service to youth, gym operations, and athletic programming responsibilities take place Monday - Friday, 2 - 8 pm onsite at our Training Center during the school year (1490 Dorchester Avenue, Dorchester). During the summer, you may expect earlier start times in conjunction with the earlier program start times. Administrative responsibilities may take place remotely.
Management & Support
The Program Manager will report directly to the Program Director, and work in collaboration with our second Program Manager, Administrative & Operations Coordinator, and contract athletic instructors. Expect to receive additional mentorship, support, and supervision from the Executive Director as needed.
Qualifications and Skills
Level Ground is seeking an enthusiastic, adaptable, and skilled new member of our team!
Required Qualifications
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Salary and Benefits
The Program Manager role is a full-time position, with a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health insurance reimbursement of up to federally-allowable threshold under QSEHRA guidelines, employer-sponsored 401(k) with 4% match, professional development fund, 21 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, and unlimited sick days.
Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks a diverse pool of qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, disability, or Vietnam era, or other eligible veteran status, or any other protected factor.
Application
Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to ricardo@levelgroundmma.org and ali@levelgroundmma.org. Please provide 3 professional references.
For candidates that are experienced martial arts instructors, please provide 1 reference from a student you have instructed. For candidates that are experienced youth workers, please provide 1 reference from a youth you have worked with.
Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts is a 501 (c)3 non-profit organization dedicated to empowering urban youth through athletics, academics, and employment opportunities. We use martial arts as a vehicle to create positive, supportive relationships with our students, as well as teach key values such as persistence and determination.
Position Summary
The Program Manager at Level Ground Mixed Martial Arts (LG) is responsible for overseeing key components of the Student Trainer Program, supporting youth through mentorship and other direct services, providing administrative program support, facilitating gym operations, and increasing community engagement. This role requires strong leadership, organizational skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive and empowering environment for youth and community members. Preferred candidates are experienced martial artists that have instructed in Kickboxing, Jiu Jitsu, and/or Mixed Martial Arts…
The Program Manager role is a full-time position, with a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health insurance reimbursement of up to federally-allowable threshold under QSEHRA guidelines, employer-sponsored 401(k) with 4% match, professional development fund, 21 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, and unlimited sick days.
The Program Manager role is a full-time position, with a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include health insurance reimbursement of up to federally-allowable threshold under QSEHRA guidelines, employer-sponsored 401(k) with 4% match, professional development fund, 21 days of paid time off (PTO) annually, and unlimited sick days.
Interested candidates should email cover letter and resume to ricardo@levelgroundmma.org and ali@levelgroundmma.org. Please provide 3 professional references.
For candidates that are experienced martial arts instructors, please provide 1 reference from a student you have instructed. For candidates that are experienced youth workers, please provide 1 reference from a youth you have worked with.