Bear Grips Pro ShopsAfter School Program Director and Founder Apparel
- Program directors and founders need a tier-up apparel piece that reads above the staff polo
- Embroidered premium polo or quarter-zip in a different color from staff signals leadership
- No minimum means a 1-director order pays the same per-piece rate as a 10-director multi-site org
- The director apparel doubles as the meeting-with-administration piece
After school program directors and founders need apparel that reads above the staff polo. A different body color, a different cut, an embroidered logo plus name. The piece signals leadership to staff, parents, and school administrators. Here is the format that works for the program director, the founder, and the regional leadership tier.
Why the Director Apparel Should Read as a Tier Above
The program director walks into rooms the staff does not. Meetings with school principals. Sit-downs with district administrators. Visits with major donors. Conversations with prospective families touring the program.
The apparel signals authority in those rooms. A staff polo in green, a director quarter-zip in navy with embroidered name. The visual difference reads as leadership without needing to be explained.
The Two Pieces That Work for Directors
- Premium embroidered polo: The daily piece. Worn during the program day and at parent pickup.
- Quarter-zip pullover: The meeting piece. Worn over a button-down to school administration meetings and donor visits.
Both should differ from the staff color body and carry the director name embroidered opposite the chest logo. The name embroidery is the detail that signals the tier-up.
Bear Grips Pro Shops: Custom Apparel for Your Team. No Minimums. Free Shipping.Multi-Site Director and Regional Leadership Apparel
Organizations with multiple branches usually have a regional director or program coordinator on top of branch directors. The apparel can mark the role.
- Branch director: Embroidered polo in branch color, name on chest.
- Regional director: Premium quarter-zip in organization color, name plus title on chest.
- Founder or executive: Heavyweight pullover hoodie with embroidered organization mark and the founding year.
Cost Math for Director Apparel
| Role | Pieces | Total base cost |
|---|---|---|
| Single-site director | 2 polos + 1 quarter-zip | $100 |
| Multi-site director | 3 polos + 2 quarter-zips | $165 |
| Founder and executive set | 2 polos + 1 quarter-zip + 1 hoodie | $137 |
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Start FreeFrequently Asked Questions
Should the director apparel use a different body color than the staff?
Yes. The color difference signals the tier-up without needing to be explained. Staff in green, director in navy is a common split.
Does the director name on the polo cost extra?
Name embroidery is a small per-piece upgrade. Most programs include the name on director pieces and skip it on the broader staff polo.
How many director pieces does each director need?
Two polos and one quarter-zip cover the daily rotation. Multi-site directors usually carry one more polo for travel between sites.
