Youth Sports Director of Development & Expansion

i9 Sports; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

401(k) matching

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Director of Development & Expansion in Lenexa, KS to work with the Area Developer and manage daily operations of local youth sports franchises. You will oversee marketing, coach recruitment, game-day operations, and customer service while ensuring brand standards and core concepts are consistently demonstrated.

The role involves leading rosters, schedules, and programming for multiple sports, managing staff and volunteers, and driving growth across leagues, camps, and

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and solve problems.
• Willingness to work nights/weekends and adapt schedule.
• Ability to lead and manage staff and volunteers.

Responsibilities

• Oversee & assist in the creation and execution of a business marketing plan
• Manage/supervise part-time staff members (including hiring/firing) 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
• Create relationships and programs that will further enhance business operations

Skills

Communication skills

Self-motivation

Leadership under pressure

Relationship building

Flexible schedule

Job description

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k) matching

Job Summary

The Director of Development & Expansion 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 (including hiring/firing) 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
• Create relationships and programs that will further enhance business operations

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

Company Overview

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?

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.

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.