Program Director

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium; Suwanee (GA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

i9 Sports in Suwanee, GA is seeking a full-time opportunity in youth sports management. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree and three-plus years of experience in fast-paced environments. Responsibilities include maintaining venue relationships, marketing local programs, managing staff, and ensuring high standards of service. The role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently. Benefits include health insurance and paid time off, with a salary range of $50,000 - $60,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Three-plus years of experience in a fast-paced service environment.
• Preference for candidates with retail or restaurant management experience.
• Positive attitude and strong ability to build professional business relationships.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing venues hosting our programs.
• Find new locations for future leagues.
• Market programs locally through events and flyers.
• Hire and manage part-time seasonal staff.
• Source coaches and build schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to market to potential venue owners

Problem-solving skills

Self-motivation

Team management

Education

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Office programs

Job description

Overview

Looking for a full-time opportunity in youth sports? We are looking for a goal oriented, independent, self-starter who loves working at a fast pace to help us develop our recreational leagues.

About i9 Sports

i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps and clinics whose mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. We are a successful, independent franchisee of i9 Sports looking to expand our rapidly growing business.

Responsibilities

• Maintain relationships with existing venues hosting our programs
• Find new locations, per the business plan for our future leagues
• Market programs locally through in-person marketing events, distributing flyers in the community, and working with local marketing partners
• Hire, train, and manage part-time season staff to assist in executing the leagues
• Source coaches, build teams, build schedules, communicate with parents, conduct coach meetings, and execute the local leagues
• Maintain the local web site
• Work with the franchise owner to build the local business plan, while taking on the responsibility of executing that plan
• Responsible for customer service and customer satisfaction
• Responsible for maintaining the high standards of all of our programs

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience
• Three-plus years of experience in a fast-paced service environment; preference for those who have managed staff. Retail or restaurant experience can be a good crossover.
• Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
• Ability to market to potential venue owners through in-person, telephone, and email
• Demonstrable ability to meet goals in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to manage details
• Ability to identify and efficiently solve problems
• Highly motivated self-starter; must be able to work independently
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional business relationships
• Proficiency in core Microsoft Office programs and comfort in learning and using new technology
• Must possess a valid driver’s license
• Must have reliable transportation
• Must be able to work from home
• Applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check

Additional Information

Job Type: Full-time

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule: The schedule does require weekend work during our seasons.

Compensation: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

To learn more about i9 Sports, visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/i9sports and our website at www.i9sports.com.

Note: 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.