Program Director
About the Company
Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003, i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports reinvents the youth sports experience for families across the country.
About the Role
The Program Director works alongside the franchise owner (Area Developer) to help kids succeed in life through sports. The Program Director manages the day-to-day operation of the local sports franchise, including marketing, coach recruitment, oversight of game-day operations, and customer service. This role ensures the highest level of brand standards are executed and core concepts are continuously demonstrated.
Responsibilities
- Oversee and assist in the creation and execution of a business marketing plan
- Manage and supervise part-time staff members and volunteer coaches
- Serve as a lead for all league-wide communications
- Develop rosters, schedules, and programming for various sports
- Oversee the daily operations of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics
- Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
Qualifications
- Excellent communication and organization skills
- Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently and solve problems
- Awareness and ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
- Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
- Ability to work a varied schedule, including some nights and weekends
- Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check
Flexible work-from-home options available.
Benefits
- A team-based atmosphere with a focus on fun
- Opportunities to build leadership skills and gain management experience
- Online training opportunities