Youth Sports Program Director
Benefits/Perks
Health and Dental Insurance offered through Scott and White, Company pay 50% of premiums.
Short term disability Insurance
Bonus structure allows for up to 10% of yearly salary
A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
Ability to build leadership skills and gain management experience
Online training opportunities
Company Overview
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 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 3-14 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?
Job Summary
A Program Director works alongside the owners and General Manager to Help Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports! A Program Director manages the day-to-day operation of the local sports franchise including marketing, coach recruitment, oversight of game-day operations, and customer service. In their role, a Program Director ensures the highest level of brand standards are executed and core concepts are continuously demonstrated.
Responsibilities
Assist in the execution of the business marketing plan including but not limited to doing road sign routes, school and day care flyer routes, hosting in person marketing events, and educating the public on the i9 Sports Experience
Recruit, train and manage part-time staff members and volunteer coaches and fill in whenever these positions have vacancies
Serve as a lead for customer relations, including handling complaints and issues
Develop rosters, schedules, and programming for various sports
Keep track of inventory and supplies
Willingness to travel on a weekly basis to headquarters in north Fort Worth and various venues and storage units across the Metroplex
Organize, maintain and stock storage units
Oversee the daily operations of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics, creating the ultimate i9 Sports Experience for customers
Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
Qualifications
Excellent communication & organization skills
Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
Proficient on the computer and able to easily learn new software
Risk Mitigation and ability to identify inefficiencies and implement solutions
Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
Positive attitude and a strong ability to work as a team and collaborate
Ability to work a varied work schedule including nights and weekends
Must be able to lift 50 lbs and be willing and able to transport equipment to and from the venues
Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check
Flexible work from home options available. <p><em>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.</em></p>