Youth Basketball Official

i9 Sports; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Opportunity for advancement

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking an Official to join their team in Lenexa, Kansas. This critical role is responsible for enforcing rules and fostering a positive culture on the field, acting as an on-field coach and advocate for the programs.

The ideal candidate should have excellent communication skills and sport-specific experience, as well as the ability to build relationships. The position also offers flexible scheduling, training, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Available to work weekends and some evenings.

Responsibilities

• Understand and enforce i9 Sports rules ensuring safety and fun.
• Teach core concepts including sportsmanship.
• Manage time and score during games.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience

Problem-solving ability

Ability to take charge in situations

Ability to build professional relationships

Positive attitude

Job description

Company Overview

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 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 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)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

Benefits

• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Opportunity for advancement