Basketball Official

i9 Sports - East Shelby County, TN; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Online training opportunities

Opportunity to build coaching skills

Job summary

i9 Sports - East Shelby County, TN is looking for an Official to take charge of enforcing rules and nurturing a positive atmosphere during youth sports games. This critical role impacts players, coaches, and spectators every game day.

The ideal candidate must have communication skills and experience in sports officiating or coaching, be highly motivated, and able to manage varied schedules. Join i9 Sports in making a difference in the lives of young athletes!

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Sport-specific experience is preferred.
• Self-starter who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules to ensure a safe environment.
• Teach core concepts and sportsmanship values.
• Manage time and score during games.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience

Highly motivated self-starter

Ability to take charge in any situation

Positive attitude

Ability to work a varied schedule

Job description

Benefits & Perks

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.