Basketball Official

i9 Sports; Nederland (TX); On-site; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Opportunity for coaching skills development

Impact young athletes' lives

Free uniforms

Training opportunities

Job summary

i9 Sports, located in Nederland, Texas, is seeking an Official to ensure a fun and safe environment for young athletes. The role involves enforcing rules, teaching sportsmanship, and displaying outstanding customer service during games.

Ideal candidates will possess exceptional communication skills and have sports-related experience, whether through officiating, coaching, or playing. Flexible scheduling is required, including weekends.

Join us in impacting the lives of young athletes while enjoying a team-oriented atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Strong communication skills are essential for effective officiating.
• Experience in officiating, coaching, or playing sports is necessary.
• Self-motivated individuals who can work independently are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Enforce the i9 Sports rules books during games.
• Teach core sportsmanship concepts to players.
• Manage game time and scores appropriately.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and strong customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience

Highly motivated self-starter

Awareness & ability to ensure player safety

Positive attitude

Ability to build professional relationships

Flexible schedule availability

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

• 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).

Benefits

• 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.
• Free uniforms.
• Opportunity for advancement.
• Training & development.

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.