Program Director

i9 Sports - The Woodlands, Katy, Pearland & NW San Antonio, TX; Alberta; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading youth sports organization in Alberta, Canada is seeking a Program Director to manage daily operations, oversee staff, and ensure high brand standards in youth sports leagues. This role requires a motivated self-starter with strong skills in communication, customer service, and relationship building. Compensation ranges from $40,000 to $50,000 annually, with varied work hours including nights and weekends. Join this fun-filled environment where you can make a difference in kids' lives through sports.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and solve problems.
• Awareness to ensure player safety.
• Strong relationship-building abilities.
• Availability for nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee creation and execution of marketing plan.
• Manage part-time staff and volunteer coaches.
• Lead league-wide communications.
• Develop rosters, schedules, and programming.
• Oversee daily operations of sports leagues.

Skills

Motivated self-starter

Problem-solving skills

Positive attitude

Customer service skills

Job description

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.

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to foster community-based relationships
• Online training opportunities

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 this 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
• Manage/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 operation of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• 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 work schedule including some nights and weekends

Compensation & Eligibility

Compensation: $40,000.00 - $50,000.00 per year

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.

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