Program Director

i9 Sports; Arlington (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Opportunity to foster community-based relationships

Online training opportunities

Job summary

i9 Sports in Arlington, Tennessee, is looking for a Program Director to work closely with the franchise owner to help kids succeed in life through sports. The role entails managing daily operations, including marketing, coach recruitment, and customer service, all while ensuring the highest level of brand standards.

The ideal candidate will oversee youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics while demonstrating a commitment to a positive atmosphere and customer service. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to work a varied schedule with flexibility.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organization skills are needed.
• Must be a self-starter and able to solve problems independently.
• Should have the ability to ensure player safety in any situation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in creating a business marketing plan.
• Manage and supervise part-time staff and volunteer coaches.
• Lead league-wide communications and develop rosters and schedules.

Skills

Excellent communication & organization skills

Highly motivated self-starter

Ability to take charge of situations

Positive attitude

Able to work varied schedule

Job description

Benefits/Perks

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

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
• 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

• 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 work schedule including some nights and weekends

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.