Program Director: Lead Youth Sports & Community Impact

i9 Sports - Winter Garden, FL; Florida; On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; 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

A leading youth sports organization is seeking a Program Director to manage day-to-day operations including marketing and staff supervision. Key responsibilities involve overseeing youth sports leagues and ensuring a safe, fun environment for participants. Strong communication, organization skills, and the ability to work independently are essential for this role. The position may require varied work hours including evenings and weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication & organization skills.
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems.
• Awareness & ability to ensure the safety of players.

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.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Organization skills

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Team leadership

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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