Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, Inc. (ESYDA)

Now Hiring: Program Support Specialist (Contractual)

Focus Area: Youth Mental Health & Substance Use

About ESYDA

Established in 2013, Elite Soccer Youth Development Academy, Inc. (ESYDA) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting youth soccer as a positive tool for recreation and development. Beyond the game, ESYDA provides young people with alternatives to risky behaviors and access to programs that emphasize:

• Physical activity

• Nutrition & health

• Education & college preparation

• Entrepreneurial leadership

• Civic engagement

Through these efforts, ESYDA equips motivated youth with the social, cultural, and leadership skills necessary to succeed.

About the Position

ESYDA is seeking a Program Support Specialist to help implement Kicking Life into Gear 2.0: Thriving Edition—a holistic, peer-led program designed to promote wellness, reduce substance use, and foster positive socioemotional development among youth ages 11–24 in Montgomery County.

The Program Support Specialist will play a key role in supervising peer educators, providing administrative and program support, and ensuring the smooth execution of activities, events, and reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as point of contact and supervisor for peer educators.

• Coordinate with partners, contractors, and grantees to support program implementation and reporting.

• Support peer educators in designing and delivering public health messaging and prevention strategies in schools and communities.

• Manage day-to-day operations of the program, including attendance tracking, documentation, communications, and event logistics.

• Recruit and conduct outreach to enroll program participants.

• Provide referrals to social and health services (substance use, mental health, cessation programs, etc.).

• Participate in professional development training, evaluation, and monitoring.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience working with youth, implementing programs, and coordinating services.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Comfortable using digital platforms (Google Forms, Excel, Zoom, SurveyMonkey, etc.).

• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks.

• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends as required.

Compensation

💰 Salary Range: $40,000 – $45,000 annually (Contractual position)

Why Join ESYDA?

By joining our team, you’ll play a vital role in shaping healthier futures for youth, helping them grow as leaders and advocates in their schools and communities. You’ll be part of a passionate, mission-driven nonprofit dedicated to creating lasting impact.