Youth Sports Game Day Director

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

About Us

At i9 Sports, we’re more than youth sports — we’re building confidence, teamwork, and character in kids across the Nashville area. Our game days are where the magic happens, and we’re looking for a Game Day Director who can lead from the front, solve problems on the fly, and set the tone for an incredible experience for families, players, coaches, and staff.

Position Overview

This role starts part-time but has real opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position as our Nashville market continues to expand.

If you’re organized, dependable, confident leading a team, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this might be your team.

What We’re Looking For

• 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
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, outdoor environment
• Positive, energetic, and professional
• Willing to train, coach, and assist staff when needed
• Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
• Able to regularly lift and move equipment weighing up to 30 lbs
• Comfortable being on your feet for several hours
• Valid driver's license and ability to operate a company vehicle

Schedule & Pay

Part-Time / Seasonal

• Approximately 10–20 hours per week
• Higher hours during peak season and as needed
• Weekends required
• Some weekday hours for season preparation and equipment organization
• Pay: $25–$30 per hour
• Opportunity to grow into a full-time leadership position

Key Responsibilities

Game Day Operations

• 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

Staff Leadership

• 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

Customer Experience

• 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

Leadership & Problem Solving

• 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

Ready to Lead Game Day?

If you’re someone who enjoys being active, leading a team, solving problems, and making a difference in the experience families have every weekend, we want to hear from you.

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