Program Director

i9 Sports; Rockville (MD); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A team-based atmosphere with a focuson

Build leadership skills and gain manag

Online training opportunities

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Program Director to partner with the Area Developer and lead the day-to-day operation of the local youth franchise, including marketing and coach recruitment.

The role ensures brand standards, exceptional customer service, and safe, fun programming across multiple sports, while organizing rosters and schedules.

Flexible work-from-home options are available; some nights and weekends are required in this dynamic, community-facing role.

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.
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

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 operations of youth leagues, camps, and clinics.
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Problem solving

Self-motivation

Team coordination

Job description

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Build leadership skills and gain management experience
• Online training opportunities

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Build leadership skills and gain management experience
• 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, oversite 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 operations 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
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

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.