Program Director

i9 Sports - The Woodlands, Katy, Pearland & NW San Antonio, TX; Katy (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in youth sports is seeking a Program Director to manage the day-to-day operations of a local franchise. The role involves overseeing marketing, staff management, and ensuring high standards for youth sports leagues. Ideal candidates are organized, communicative, and passionate about fostering relationships to support kids in sports.

Benefits

Team-based atmosphere focused on fun

Opportunity to foster community relationships

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication & organization skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently.
• Positive attitude with strong relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & assist in business marketing plan execution.
• Manage/supervise part-time staff and volunteer coaches.
• Develop rosters, schedules, and programming for various sports.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Self-Starter

Problem Solving

Relationship Building

Customer Service

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. What does your company do?

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

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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.