Basketball Official

i9 Sports Corporation; Lee's Summit (MO); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A youth sports organization in Lee's Summit is seeking an Official to oversee games and promote a fun and safe sporting environment. The role requires sport-specific experience and the ability to handle game management tasks like scoring and ensuring participants' safety. This position demands a positive attitude and strong interpersonal skills, with flexible scheduling, including weekends. Compensation ranges from $13.00 to $16.00 per hour, reflecting the organization's dedication to fostering youth sports.

Qualifications

• Experience in officiating, playing, or coaching in sports.
• Able to work independently and solve problems.
• Strong ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules for a safe playing environment.
• Teach sportsmanship values to players.
• Manage game time and scores during matches.

Skills

Sport-specific officiating experience

Positive attitude

Customer service skills

Job description

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 and manage an age‑appropriate level of instruction and competition
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• 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)

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

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.