Job Description

Responsive recruiter

Benefits:

• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule

Youth Sports Marketing & Operations Intern

Pay: $13.00 / hour

Schedule: Part-time (15–20 hours per week) | Fall, Winter, Spring or Summer

Location: Fairfax, VA

Position Type: Paid Internship

About i9 Sports®

i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise in the United States, with over 650,000 members spanning more than 700 communities from coast to coast. We offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for boys and girls ages 3–14 in today’s most popular sports, including flag football, soccer, basketball, and baseball. Reinventing the youth sports industry, our customers enjoy the i9 Sports Experience, which emphasizes fun, safety, convenience, and teaching the value of good sportsmanship.

Position Overview

We are seeking a motivated, high-energy Marketing & Operations Intern to join our team. This paid position offers hands-on, real-world experience in sports management, local marketing, and event execution.

Working directly under the guidance of the Athletic Director, you will split your time between in-office marketing/administrative tasks during the week and dynamic on-site gameday and logistical operations on weekends.

Key Responsibilities

Marketing & Community Outreach

• Marketing Strategy Execution: Collaborate directly with the Athletic Director to execute comprehensive marketing campaigns aimed at driving program enrollment and community engagement.
• Guerrilla & Grassroots Marketing: Lead on-the-ground promotional efforts, including flyer distribution, placement of directional signage, and representing i9 Sports as a brand ambassador at local community events.
• Market Research: Gather and analyze local demographics, competitor offerings, and community needs to identify growth opportunities for seasonal registration.
• Partnership Development: Support outreach to local schools, businesses, and community organizations to build mutually beneficial partnerships and enhance local brand visibility.

Gameday & Field Operations

• Gameday Logistical Support: Assist in managing weekend league operations at venue sites, ensuring a smooth, safe, organized, and high-energy environment for players, parents, and coaches.
• Equipment & Inventory Management: Track, organize, and inventory sports gear, uniforms, and site signage. Assist with venue setup, tear-down, and ensuring all materials are fully prepared prior to game days.
• Coaching & On-Field Support: Assist with officiating, coaching instruction for youth ages 3–14, and supporting volunteer coaches to maintain a positive, character-building atmosphere.
• Customer Service & Feedback: Act as a main point of contact for families on game day, addressing customer inquiries, gathering participant feedback, and helping implement operational improvements.

Qualifications

• Age Requirement: Must be at least 18 years old.
• Education: Currently enrolled in (or recently graduated from) an undergraduate or graduate degree program in Sports Management, Marketing, Business Administration, Recreation, or a related field.
• Availability: Must be available for weekday office/prep hours and weekend league event shifts (15–20 hours per week total).
• Transportation: Must have a valid driver’s license and reliable personal transportation to travel to local venue sites.
• Physical Capability: Ability to stand for extended periods on game days and comfortably lift up to 25–30 lbs of equipment.
• Key Traits: Self-motivated, proactive, organized, calm under pressure, and possessing strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Background Check: Must pass a standard background check prior to employment.

Benefits & Compensation

• Hourly Pay: $13.00 / hour
• Hours: 15–20 hours / week (flexible scheduling to accommodate class commitments)
• Professional Development: Direct mentorship under the Athletic Director and real-world portfolio building in marketing and sports operations.
• Academic Credit: We are happy to work with your university to fulfill any required internship course credits.

Compensation: $13.00 per hour

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, and volleyball. 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.

Our territories are located in Central/Northern Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Arlington VA, Northwest D.C, and Howard County/Silver Spring MD.

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.