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Position Summary
The Marketing & Business Development Coordinator plays a key role in expanding the reach and impact of i9 Sports programs across the community. This role blends creative marketing, partnership development, and on-the-ground outreach to grow enrollment, strengthen brand awareness, and support the mission of providing fun, safe, and inclusive youth sports experiences.
Key Responsibilities
Digital Presence & Website Management
- Maintain and update the franchise homepage, including rotating banners and promotional content.
- Manage local website content, including staff bios, customer testimonials, and FAQs to enhance local SEO.
Grassroots & Community Marketing
- Execute local marketing campaigns, including flyer distribution and road sign placement.
- Plan, organize, and staff local in-person events (IPEs).
- Develop and nurture community relations, with a specific focus on partnering with local schools, youth-focused businesses, and community organizations.
Content Creation & Social Media
- Capture and curate visual content (pictures/videos) at various venues for social media marketing.
- Maintain local social media pages to drive engagement and highlight the i9 Sports experience.
Partnerships & Business Development
- Identify and secure new local partnerships and sponsorship opportunities.
- Develop and implement strategies to expand the franchise's reach within the designated Area of Play (AoP).
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work independently and manage daily workflows effectively.
- Experience working in deadline-oriented environments following established processes.
- Proficiency with digital tools and the ability to learn new software quickly.
- Strong writing, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Valid driver's license, reliable transportation, and the ability to transport marketing equipment (canopy, table, small interactive equipment, promo items).
- Solutions-focused customer service and communication skills.
- Strong local community knowledge and relationship-building experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with youth programs or sports organizations.
- Familiarity with Canva, HubSpot, Google Suite, Soci, or similar tools.
- Photography/videography skills for content creation.
- Comfort speaking to groups and representing the brand publicly.
Skills & Competencies
- Creative problem-solving and campaign development.
- Strong organizational and project-management abilities.
- Relationship-building and community networking.
- Digital marketing and social media strategy.
- Customer-focused mindset aligned with i9 Sports values.
Compensation & Benefits
- $14-$16/hour (depending on experience).
- Includes a $25 monthly technology reimbursement and a company laptop.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Discounts on i9 Sports programs.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
Work Schedule & Location
- Part-time role consisting of 20-30 hours per week based in Boise, ID, area.
- Hybrid schedule with community travel required.
- Evening and weekend availability is required during active sports seasons and events.
About i9 Sports
i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused on high-quality, youth sports programs. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports by teaching teamwork, respect, and healthy competition in a fun, safe, and encouraging environment. We believe in age-appropriate skill development, positive coaching, and creating memorable experiences for families.
How to Apply
Submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your interest in youth sports and community marketing to .
Flexible work from home options available.
Compensation: $14.00 - $16.00 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.
