Basketball Official

i9 Sports; Gainesville (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Fun team atmosphere

Coaching skill development

Impact on youth

Online training

Job summary

i9 Sports in Gainesville, VA is seeking an Official to enforce game rules, model positive behavior, and act as on-field coach for youth leagues. This role directly influences players, coaches, and spectators on every game day.

You will uphold safety, demonstrate sportsmanship, and deliver fun, engaging experiences for families. Weekend and some evenings are required for the full season. This position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities to grow coaching skills and leadership abilities.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Sport-specific officiating or coaching experience.
• Self-motivated with ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage safety and take charge when needed.
• Positive attitude and relationship-building abilities.
• Weekend/evening availability through the season.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules and foster a fun, safe environment.
• Teach and demonstrate core sportsmanship concepts.
• Keep time and score during games and manage instruction.
• Provide superior customer service and maintain a positive attitude.

Skills

Communication skills

Officiating experience

Self-motivation

Situational awareness

Relationship building

Flexible schedule

Job description

• 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

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. What does your company do>

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)

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.

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.