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Assistant Program Director

i9 Sports - West LA/East Ventura Counties, CA, Thousand Oaks, CA, United States


Benefits/Perks

  • A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
  • Opportunity to foster community-based relationships
  • Online training opportunities

Company Overview

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 across more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume, the company is built on the principle that kids play organized sports primarily 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 popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is redefining the youth sports experience for families nationwide. What does your company do?

Job Summary

The Assistant Program Director works alongside the franchise owner (Area Developer) to help kids succeed in life through sports! They manage the daily operations of the local sports franchise, including onsite marketing, coach recruitment, oversight of game-day operations, and customer service. The role also involves warehouse management, including inventorying equipment and supplies and organizing the warehouse for easy access.

Responsibilities

  • Manage and supervise part-time staff members and volunteer coaches
  • Be a driver of infectious energy!
  • Serve as a lead for all venue-wide communications
  • Develop rosters, schedules, and programming for various sports
  • Oversee the daily operations of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics
  • Demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
  • Recruit volunteer coaches
  • Analyze and assess equipment needs
  • Organize and maintain warehouse organization
  • Prepare for upcoming seasons

Qualifications

  • Excellent communication and organization skills
  • Highly motivated self-starter capable of working independently and solving problems
  • Loves order and organization
  • Ability to take charge of situations to ensure player safety
  • Positive attitude with strong relationship-building skills
  • Ability to work a varied schedule, including some nights and weekends
  • Must pass a National Criminal Background Check
  • Proficient in administrative computer skills

Note: Each franchised location is independently owned and operated, responsible for local hiring, compensation, benefits, and employment terms.

Flexible work-from-home options are available.

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