Youth Sports Director of Development & Expansion

i9 Sports; Waukee (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Profit sharing

Training & development

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Director of Development & Expansion to work with the Area Developer and help kids succeed in life through sports. You will lead day-to-day franchise operations including marketing, coach recruitment, game-day supervision, and customer service, while upholding brand standards.

You will develop rosters, schedules, programming, and oversee leagues, camps, and clinics, ensuring a positive customer experience and scalable growth for the local sports community.

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.

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

Organization

Self-motivation

Problem solving

People skills

Evening/weekend availability

Job description

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Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Training & development

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?

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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.