Program Director

i9 Sports•Suwanee, GA

1d•$50,000 - $60,000•Remote

About The Position

Looking for a full-time opportunity in youth sports? We are looking for a goal oriented, independent, self-starter who loves working at a fast pace to help us develop our recreational leagues. Who We Are: i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps and clinics whose mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. We are a successful, independent franchisee of i9 Sports looking to expand our rapidly growing business. Overall Job Description: The i9 Sports Program Director is a hands-on role responsible for all aspects of promoting and running our recreational youth sports for kids ages 3-14. This is a work-from-home opportunity that allows for a flexible schedule for someone with the drive and responsibility to manage themselves effectively. With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be. 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.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
Three-plus years of experience in a fast paced service environment Preference for those who have managed staff. Retail or restaurant experience can be a good crossover.
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to market to potential venue owners through in-person, telephone, and email
Demonstrable ability to meet goals in a fast paced environment
Ability to manage details
Ability to identify and efficiently solve problems
Highly motivated self-starter; must be able to work independently
Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional business relationships
Proficiency in core Microsoft Office programs and comfort in learning and using new technology
Must possess a valid driver's license
Must have reliable transportation
Must be able to work from home
Applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

Maintain relationships with existing venues hosting our programs
Find new locations, per the business plan for our future leagues
Market programs locally through in-person marketing events, distributing flyers in the community, and working with local marketing partners
Hire, train, and manage part-time season staff to assist in executing the leagues
Source coaches, build teams, build schedules, communicate with parents, conduct coach meetings, and execute the local leagues
Maintain the local web site
Work with the franchise owner to build the local business plan, while taking on the responsibility of executing that plan
Responsible for customer service and customer satisfaction
Responsible for maintaining the high standards of all of our programs