Program Director

Company Overview 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 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick.
i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 in today's most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.
With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.
It's the way youth sports should be.
Job Summary 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, supervision of game-day operations, and customer service.
In their role, the Program Director ensures the highest level of brand standards are executed and core concepts are continuously demonstrated.
Responsibilities Oversee & assist in the creation and execution of a business marketing plan Hire, manage, supervise, and train 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 operation of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills Build relationships with local businesses for cross marketing opportunities Develop and maintain relationships with local venues including schools, parks, and churches to host sporting events Qualifications Bachelors Degree in Sports Management or related field (preferred) Experience working in youth sports or sports industry (preferred) Experience managing a team Excellent communication & organization skills Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems Awareness & 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 evenings and weekends.
Weekend work will be required while "in-season".
Typical work schedule will be M-F during the "off-season".
Work locations will vary.
Combination of working from home, office/warehouse, sport fields/venues, and community in-person marketing events.
Salary: $44,000 per year plus performance bonuses.
14 days paid vacation per year.
Be sure to opt-in texting so we can reach out to 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.
Flexible work from home options available.
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.