i9 Sports

Youth Sports Venue Manager

i9 Sports  •  Saint Louis, SC / Missouri (Onsite)  •  3 hours ago
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Job Description

This is a weekend only position.

Benefits & Perks

  • Be part of a fun, team-oriented environment where making a positive impact is the priority.
  • Develop leadership and sports management experience.
  • Access to online training and professional development.
  • Help create memorable experiences for young athletes and their families.
About i9 Sports

i9 Sports® is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise, serving more than 1 million registrations across 500+ communities nationwide.

We offer youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3-14 in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports by emphasizing fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship. We're redefining the youth sports experience—one game day at a time.



The Venue Manager is responsible for delivering an exceptional i9 Sports experience by leading all game-day operations at an assigned venue. This leadership role is ideal for someone who is energetic, organized, dependable, and passionate about working with children and families.

You'll oversee staff and volunteer coaches, ensure games run smoothly and on schedule, provide outstanding customer service, and foster a fun, safe, and positive environment for every participant. If you're someone who enjoys leading a team, solving problems, and creating great experiences, we'd love to meet you.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare fields/courts for game-day activities, including setup and breakdown.
  • Lead and supervise part-time staff and volunteer coaches.
  • Manage all game-day operations to ensure programs run safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
  • Model and reinforce i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship and positive coaching.
  • Maintain organization, cleanliness, and inventory of all equipment and venue areas.
  • Deliver exceptional customer service to players, parents, coaches, and staff.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide coaching and feedback.
  • Assist with on-field instruction, coaching support, and officiating when needed.
  • Complete required game-day reports, checklists, and operational documentation.
  • Proactively identify and resolve issues to ensure a positive experience for all participants.
Qualifications

  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and make sound decisions.
  • Excellent problem-solving skills and the confidence to take charge when needed.
  • Passion for working with children and creating a positive youth sports experience.
  • Ability to build professional relationships with families, volunteers, and staff.
  • Weekend availability throughout each season (approximately 6/7 weeks)
  • Knowledge of one or more sports offered by i9 Sports (flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, or baseball).
  • Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
  • Previous leadership, coaching, customer service, or youth program experience is preferred but not required.
Why Join i9 Sports?

At i9 Sports, you'll do more than manage a venue—you'll help create positive experiences that kids and families remember long after the season ends. If you're looking for a rewarding leadership opportunity where you can develop professionally while making a difference in your community, we'd love to have you on our team.

Locations:
St. Louis County - South County, Ballwin, Chesterfield/Creve Coeur, and Wildwood/Eureka
St. Charles County - St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville

Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 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, 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.

i9 Sports

About i9 Sports

Since 2003, i9 Sports®, the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States, has served 5 million participants at over 1,000 locations across 36 states nationwide. Based in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports has replaced a high pressure, adult-centered experience with an athlete-first model that shifts the focus from win-at-all-costs to fun programs that prioritize skill-development.

Customers enjoy the i9 Sports Experience which emphasizes skill-development for all ages and skill-levels that is fun for kids and convenient for busy families. It's the Way Youth Sports Should Be®.

With 20 consecutive years of record-revenue, franchise owners offer youth sports programs for boys and girls in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and lacrosse. i9 Sports is ranked in Entrepreneur’s prestigious list of top 500 franchises, featured as a top 100 Game Changer by Franchise Dictionary, and selected as a Project Play Champion by the Aspen Institute for taking meaningful actions to encourage multi-sport sampling and help grow national youth sports participation rates.

To learn more about i9 Sports youth sports programs and locations, visit www.i9sports.com. For more information on i9 Sports franchising opportunities, visit www.i9sportsfranchise.com.

Industry
Arts & Entertainment
Company Size
1,001-5,000 employees
Headquarters
Riverview, Florida
Year Founded
2003
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