Area Manager

Area Manager

Operations Department – Waltham, MA or Nearby (Remote/Hybrid)

Join us as we pursue our mission of teaching life skills through sports. We are a company filled with people who are passionate about creating positive, life-long experiences for young athletes. At Skyhawks Sports, we’re passionate about our work and committed to each other’s success.

Skyhawks Sports is a national youth sports leader providing a variety of programs for ages 2 to 14. With over 40 years of experience, we are committed to enriching the lives of children through sports, helping them develop skills that extend beyond the playing field.

As an Area Manager at Skyhawks Sports, you’ll oversee and grow our programs in the Massachusetts and Southern New Hampshire territory. In this territory, we manage and operate in a wide range of locations. The territory stretches as far South as East Bridgewater, MA, as West as Worcester, MA, and as North as Amesbury, Peterborough NH, and everything in between.

You will foster local partnerships, recruit and manage a team of coaches, and work closely with communities to ensure that Skyhawks’ mission and values are present in every program. You will be a dynamic leader and strong communicator who can balance administrative responsibilities with field-based engagement.

What You’ll Do and the Impact You’ll Make:

• Maintain and grow year-round relationships with existing accounts, including corporate partners, school districts, recreation departments, and other community organizations.
• Collaborate with community partners to plan and execute programming across all four seasons, adapting offerings to meet the specific needs of each community.
• Recruit, hire, train, and oversee up to 75 part-time staff annually, ensuring they embody Skyhawks’ mission in all interactions.
• Manage programming, partnerships, and staff using Skyhawks’ in-house platform, maintaining a high standard for quality and safety.
• Serve as the local face of Skyhawks, representing the organization to families, community members, and partners while addressing customer inquiries and concerns.
• Implement strategic growth plans to expand the reach and impact of Skyhawks programs in the area through internal and external sales.
• Work with leadership to establish and meet seasonal and annual budgets and goals for the region.

Who You Are and What Makes You Qualified:

• Excellent time and task manager who takes initiative and is highly organized
• Experienced in management (2 years) and in building strong partnerships; sales experience (especially with long sales cycles) is a plus
• Familiar with or interested in partner account management and community outreach
• Athletic background with experience in at least one sport offered by Skyhawks; coaching experience is a plus
• Self-motivated, adaptable, and energized by working remotely
• Strategic thinker with superior communication skills (public speaking, presentation, email, text, phone) and conflict-resolution abilities
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications, especially Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and comfortable with technology
• Undergraduate degree preferred

You’ll Thrive in This Role If You Have:

• Demonstrated success in managing teams and fostering a positive work environment
• A passion for youth development, recreational sports, and Skyhawks’ mission of teaching life skills through sports
• Proven experience with customer relations and community engagement
• An ability to build trust and credibility with partners, clients, and team members

About Skyhawks Sports:

Skyhawks Sports, a leading sports program provider in the U.S., engages over 100,000 participants annually across more than 35 states. Our mission is to teach life skills through sports, offering SuperTots programs for children ages 2 to 5 and skill-based sports for ages 4 to 14. We provide a wide range of activities, including clinics, classes, camps, and leagues across approximately 12 sports formats.

Founded in 1979, Skyhawks is dedicated to giving every child the chance to experience the joy of sports in a safe, inclusive, and equitable environment. Our programs promote respect, teamwork, inclusion, leadership, and sportsmanship, focusing on safety, quality, and maximum fun.

Celebrating 45 years in 2024, Skyhawks has served over 2.5 million children, nurturing their dreams and building fundamental skills. Our approach ensures that every child, regardless of skill level or background, benefits from our programs. We are committed to positive childhood development through sports and adhere to a policy of equal opportunity, free from discrimination based on race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected status.

Our Core Values:

• Passion Fuels Excellence - Our insatiable drive and unwavering commitment propel us to achieve outstanding results, with our mission always at the forefront.
• Integrity in Every Action - We act with honesty and authenticity, consistently doing the right thing and respecting one another in all circumstances.
• Together, We are Stronger - By prioritizing the team and supporting each other, we turn individual efforts into collective strength, creating a unified and successful family.
• Always Evolve - Committed to growth, we continuously embrace change and innovation, striving for improvement in all that we do.
• Play with Purpose - We approach our work with a joyful spirit, balancing enthusiasm and focus to drive purposeful and impactful outcomes.

Compensation and Benefits:

• : Annual base salary range of $50,000
• : 3x per year commission plan based on profit share of eligible winter, spring, and fall seasons, plus an annual performance-based bonus
• : Health, dental, and vision insurance; employer-paid life insurance, AD&D, short-term disability, and long-term disability; 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan (no company match at this time); paid parental leave
• : Generous paid time off accrual, floating holiday, and paid sick time, along with two additional paid weeks off (post-summer and between Christmas and New Year’s)
• : Mileage reimbursement for work travel.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• After school
• Monday to Friday
• On call
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• We manage and operate in a wide range of locations. The territory stretches as far South as East Bridgewater, MA, as West as Worcester, MA, and as North as Amesbury, Peterborough NH, and everything in between. Would you be comfortable traveling to any of these locations if needed?
• Do you have a Driver's License and a Vehicle?

Work Location: On the road

Salary : $50,000