Program Director

i9 Sports - East Shelby County, TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Community-based relationships

Online training opportunities

Job summary

i9 Sports - East Shelby County, TN is looking for a Program Director to manage the day-to-day operations of the local sports franchise. This includes overseeing marketing, staff recruitment, and customer service to enhance the youth sports experience.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication skills, be a highly motivated self-starter, and maintain a positive attitude working with kids and parents alike. Flexibility in working hours, including evenings and weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work independently and solve problems.
• Ability to take charge to ensure player safety.
• Willing to work a varied schedule including nights and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and assist in the creation and execution of a business marketing plan.
• Manage/supervise part-time staff members and volunteer coaches.
• Ensure high customer service standards are met.

Skills

Excellent communication and organization skills

Highly motivated self-starter

Positive attitude

Ability to build professional relationships

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 this role, the Program Director ensures the highest level of brand standards are executed and core concepts are continuously demonstrated.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and 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 and organization skills
• Highly motivated self‑starter; can work independently and solve problems
• Awareness and 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
• 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.