Youth Sports Program Manager

i9 Sports

Program Manager coordinating youth sports leagues, clinics, and camps for community development. Leading staff, volunteers, and partnerships in a dynamic, high-energy environment.

Posted 7/2/2026full-timeMaryland, Virginia • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $55,000 - $60,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Recruit, interview, hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate part-time staff, including instructors, officials, site managers, quality control personnel, and marketing staff.
Oversee scheduling and monitor staffing for all programs.
Work with the Athletic Director to ensure accurate payroll each week.
Develop and implement ongoing in-person and virtual staff training.
Ensure game-day processes and procedures are completed.
Ensure all programs have parent coaches, including substitutes as needed.
Develop and implement ongoing parent coach training.
Follow-up on volunteer issues.
Direct supervision of Senior Site Managers, Site Managers, Sport Coordinators, Instructors/Officials and part-time marketing staff.
Implementation of quality standards through Quality Control assessment programs.
Weekend quality control monitoring and support for all i9 Sports programs.
Follow-up with parents, volunteer coaches, and participants from programs, as needed.
Work with the Athletic Director to develop and execute territory-specific marketing, community outreach, and partnership strategies designed to increase registrations, retention, brand awareness, and revenue growth.
Secure venues for i9 Sports Programs.
Develop and cultivate strategic partnerships to grow and improve i9 Sports programs.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Lives in Howard County, Montgomery County MD, Arlington or D.C.
Excellent attention to detail, pattern identification and motivated to create processes that optimize and improve the way things are done
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate with all stakeholders
Self-motivated, works efficiently and meets reasonable deadlines
Able to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively
Enjoys a challenging, high energy and dynamic environment
Able to make professional decisions in a fast-paced environment and own results
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Capable in both a leadership and team-player role to get the job done
Has experience playing sports and understands its potential to have a positive impact on the community if implemented correctly
Proficiency in Google Suite, Gmail, Google Drive, etc.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Parental leave
Bonus based on performance
401(k) matching

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Soft Skills

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