Program Director

Program Director

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.

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