Basketball Official

i9 Sports Corporation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Opportunity for coaching skill development

Online training opportunities

Impact young athletes' lives

Job summary

A leading youth sports organization in Albuquerque is looking for an Official to enforce rules and cultivate a positive sports atmosphere. Responsibilities include teaching sportsmanship, managing scores, and maintaining safety during games. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and have experience in officiating or coaching. A positive attitude and independence are essential. This role requires flexibility, including weekend work throughout the season.

Qualifications

• Must have sport-specific officiating or coaching experience.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills are essential.
• Ability to work weekends and some evenings during the season.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules and create a safe, fun environment.
• Teach sportsmanship values to players.
• Keep time and score, managing appropriate instruction levels.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating or coaching experience

Ability to take charge of situations

Positive attitude

Problem-solving skills

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Impact the lives of young athletes
• 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 in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick.

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-7 in today's most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It's the way youth sports should be.

Job Summary

The Official is a critical role on any sports field; responsible for enforcing rules while also cultivating a positive culture, acting as an on-field coach, and advocating for the programs. This role has a direct impact on players, coaches, and spectators each and every game day.

Responsibilities

• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety environment for all players
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Keep time and score during the game manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
• Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)