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Community Program Director Jobs in Chicago, IL (NOW HIRING)

Programs can be operated out of Hi-Five Sports Zone facilities as well as at local parks, schools, and community centers. The Hi-Five Sports Zone isn't your typical sports facility. We've designed it ...

Programs Director

Joliet, IL

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsible for the coordination and management of academic program, career technical training, and ... community services to facilitate student progress and performance * Provide oversight for the ...

Programs Director

Joliet, IL

$80K - $85K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Responsible for the coordination and management of academic program, career technical training, and ... community services to facilitate student progress and performance * Provide oversight for the ...

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Community Program Director information

See Chicago, IL salary details

$30.4K

$80.6K

$141.2K

How much do community program director jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for community program director in Chicago, IL is $80,616.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,600.00 and $95,400.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Community Program Director vs Community Outreach Coordinator?

AspectCommunity Program DirectorCommunity Outreach Coordinator
ResponsibilitiesOversees multiple community programs, manages staff, develops strategic plansFocuses on engaging community members, organizing events, building relationships
Required CredentialsBachelor's degree, experience in program management, strong communication skillsBachelor's degree, excellent interpersonal skills, experience in community engagement
Work EnvironmentOffice-based with field visits, leadership meetingsCommunity centers, events, outreach activities

While both roles involve community engagement, the Community Program Director manages overall program strategy and staff, whereas the Community Outreach Coordinator focuses on direct community interaction and event organization. The Director typically has broader responsibilities and higher-level decision-making authority.

What are the most commonly searched types of Community Program jobs in Chicago, IL?

The most popular types of Community Program jobs in Chicago, IL are:

What cities near Chicago, IL are hiring for Community Program Director jobs?

Cities near Chicago, IL with the most Community Program Director job openings:

Infographic showing various Community Program Director job openings in Chicago, IL as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 79% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,616 per year, or $38.8 per hour.

Program Director/Coach

Hi-Five Sports Club

Northbrook, IL • On-site

$15 - $20/hr

Full-time

Re-posted 12 days ago


Job description

We’re looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and energetic gymnastics instructor to join our growing team! This is a great opportunity to work with an established and expanding business that offers room for growth and development.

Schedule:

  • Weekday daytime & afternoons
  • Weekend availability required
  • Experience working with kids ages 2–12
  • Background in gymnastics, tumbling, or movement-based programs
  • Positive, high-energy attitude and a passion for working with children
  • Excited about opportunities to grow with a fast-moving company

Come be part of something big and help us continue to build an incredible program!

To further the mission of Hi-Five sports through the development and management of program, human resource, financial, marketing, and strategic operations. Signing bonus if you committed to 20-30 hours per week. 

Physical Aspects of the Job::

This position would require the ability to listen to others, observe others actions, read text and

information, comprehend instructions and manuals, physical ability to move about the Program

property in various environmental conditions.

Other Job Duties::

This job may include work in other areas of an organization, involvement in professional associations, or perhaps work related to the broader vision of programing.

Hi-Five Sports’ mission is to provide the highest quality youth sports programming with the utmost convenience for parents. Everyone at Hi-Five is passionate about the positive results that can be achieved by introducing children to team sports the “Hi-Five” way. We have been proudly providing families with fun and transformative Youth Sports Entertainment for nearly 3 decades. Hi-Five’s core focus is on a multi-sport summer camp (Hi-Five Sports Camp). This is an 8-week sports extravaganza that creates valuable lifetime memories for former campers. The remainder of the year is focused on providing leagues, camps, classes and parties for customers with a level of fun, accomplishment and professionalism unmatched by other organizations. Programs can be operated out of Hi-Five Sports Zone facilities as well as at local parks, schools, and community centers. The Hi-Five Sports Zone isn’t your typical sports facility. We’ve designed it specifically with younger children in mind—from the field size, to the height of our hoops, to our lovable mascot, Murphy. Our unique approach to sports programming and birthday parties will give families a memorable and delightful experience. Hi-Five Sports sees team sports as a vehicle for improving the current and future well being of children. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for children to be physically active and dis-connected from technology. Experiences and skills gained through sports are often forgotten or ignored, and generations of children are missing out on life lessons that would be instrumental to their personal growth.