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鈥檚 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.
Duties and Responsibilities:
路 Maintain relationships with existing venues hosting our programs
路 Find new locations, per the business plan for our future leagues
路 Market programs locally through in-person marketing events, distributing flyers in the community, and working with local marketing partners
路 Hire, train, and manage part-time season staff to assist in executing the leagues
路 Source coaches, build teams, build schedules, communicate with parents, conduct coach meetings, and execute the local leagues
路 Maintain the local web site
路 Work with the franchise owner to build the local business plan, while taking on the responsibility of executing that plan
路 Responsible for customer service and customer satisfaction
路 Responsible for maintaining the high standards of all of our programs
Requirements:
路 Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience
路 Three-plus years of experience in a fast paced service environment Preference for those who have managed staff.聽 Retail or restaurant experience can be a good crossover.
路 Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
路 Ability to market to potential venue owners through in-person, telephone, and email
路 Demonstrable ability to meet goals in a fast paced environment
路 Ability to manage details
路 Ability to identify and efficiently solve problems
路 Highly motivated self-starter; must be able to work independently
路 Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional business relationships
路 Proficiency in core Microsoft Office programs and comfort in learning and using new technology
路 Must possess a valid driver's license
路 Must have reliable transportation
路 Must be able to work from home
路 Applicants are subject to a pre-employment background check
To learn more about i9 Sports, visit our Facebook page at http://www.facebook.com/i9sports and our website at www.i9sports.com.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
Schedule:
- The schedule does require weekend work during our seasons.
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.