Youth Game Day Director — Lead, Operate & Elevate Game Days

i9 Sports; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Game Day Director in Nashville to lead game-day operations and staff, ensuring a dynamic, organized, and safe experience for families and players. This part-time role offers growth into a full-time leadership position with seasonal hours and weekend emphasis.

The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic, customer-focused, and comfortable outdoor work, able to lift up to 30 lbs, and capable of operating a company vehicle for equipment transport.

Qualifications

• Organized, dependable, and detail-oriented.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Confident directing and holding staff accountable.
• Natural problem solver who can make decisions independently.
• Customer service experience; retail, hospitality, or recreation experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the setup and teardown of game-day locations.
• Set up and break down goals, tents, cones, fields, courts, and other equipment.
• Pack and organize the company vehicle for game days.
• Assist with weekly vehicle and equipment preparation.
• Transport and drop off equipment at program locations using a company vehicle.
• Ensure fields and facilities are organized, safe, clean, and ready for programming.
• Ensure equipment is properly collected, accounted for, and secured after games.
• Monitor game-day operations and address issues as they arise.
• Troubleshoot unexpected situations quickly and calmly.
• Communicate important operational updates to the appropriate staff.
• Direct and support part-time game-day staff.
• Ensure staff arrive on time and are prepared for their assignments.
• Assign staff to appropriate responsibilities and locations.
• Set clear expectations and hold staff accountable to i9 Sports standards.
• Provide coaching, training, and assistance when needed.
• Keep staff energized, professional, and on task.
• Step in and assist with game-day responsibilities when staffing needs arise.
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for parents, coaches, and staff.
• Answer questions and provide helpful, professional customer service.
• Address concerns calmly and appropriately.
• Help create a welcoming, positive experience for families.
• Represent i9 Sports professionally at every location.
• Take ownership of the overall game-day experience.
• Make independent decisions when unexpected issues arise.
• Identify problems before they become larger issues.
• Maintain a positive, high-energy environment.
• Lead by example and model i9 Sports values.
• Maintain professionalism and a strong customer-service mindset.
• Support the Game Day and Operations leadership team with additional responsibilities as needed.

Skills

Organized

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Customer service

Job description

i9 Sports is seeking a Game Day Director in Nashville to lead game-day operations and staff, ensuring a dynamic, organized, and safe experience for families and players. This part-time role offers growth into a full-time leadership position with seasonal hours and weekend emphasis.

The ideal candidate is proactive, energetic, customer-focused, and comfortable outdoor work, able to lift up to 30 lbs, and capable of operating a company vehicle for equipment transport.