Youth Sports Game Day Director

About Us At i9 Sports, we’re more than youth sports — we’re building confidence, teamwork, and character in kids across the Nashville area. Our game days are where the magic happens, and we’re looking for a Game Day Director who can lead from the front, solve problems on the fly, and set the tone for an incredible experience for families, players, coaches, and staff. This role starts part-time but has real opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position as our Nashville market continues to expand. If you’re organized, dependable, confident leading a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this might be your team. Position Overview As a Game Day Director, you will be responsible for leading the on-site operations at several of our weekend sports programs in the area. You’ll oversee staff, manage field and equipment setup and teardown, support coaches and families, troubleshoot issues, and ensure each location is running safely, efficiently, and professionally across Soccer, Flag Football, Baseball, Basketball, and Volleyball. Think of yourself as the traveling on-site leader — part operations manager, part team leader, part customer service representative, and part problem solver. You are the person responsible for making sure the day runs smoothly and stepping in when something doesn’t go according to plan at the assigned locations. What We’re Looking For Organized, dependable, and detail-orientedStrong communication and leadership skillsConfident directing and holding staff accountableNatural problem solver who can make decisions independentlyCustomer service experience; retail, hospitality, or recreation experience is a plusComfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor environmentPositive, energetic, and professionalWilling to train, coach, and assist staff when neededComfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditionsAble to regularly lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 lbsComfortable being on your feet for several hoursValid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle Schedule & Pay Part-Time / Seasonal Approximately 10–20 hours per weekHigher hours during peak season and as neededWeekends requiredSome weekday hours for season preparation and equipment organizationPay: $25–$30 per hourOpportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position Key Responsibilities Game Day Operations Lead the setup and teardown of game-day locationsSet up and break down goals, tents, cones, fields, courts, and other equipmentPack and organize the company vehicle for game daysAssist with weekly vehicle and equipment preparationTransport and drop off equipment at program locations using a company vehicleEnsure fields and facilities are organized, safe, clean, and ready for programmingEnsure equipment is properly collected, accounted for, and secured after gamesMonitor game-day operations and address issues as they ariseTroubleshoot unexpected situations quickly and calmlyCommunicate important operational updates to the appropriate staff Staff Leadership Direct and support part-time game-day staffEnsure staff arrive on time and are prepared for their assignmentsAssign staff to appropriate responsibilities and locationsSet clear expectations and hold staff accountable to i9 Sports standardsProvide coaching, training, and assistance when neededKeep staff energized, professional, and on taskStep in and assist with game-day responsibilities when staffing needs arise Customer Experience Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for parents, coaches, and staffAnswer questions and provide helpful, professional customer serviceAddress concerns calmly and appropriatelyHelp create a welcoming, positive experience for familiesRepresent i9 Sports professionally at every location Leadership & Problem Solving Take ownership of the overall game-day experienceMake independent decisions when unexpected issues ariseIdentify problems before they become larger issuesMaintain a positive, high-energy environmentLead by example and model i9 Sports valuesMaintain professionalism and a strong customer-service mindsetSupport the Game Day and Operations leadership team with additional responsibilities as needed Ready to Lead Game Day? If you’re someone who enjoys being active, leading a team, solving problems, and making a difference in the experience families have every weekend, we want to hear from you. Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.