Basketball Sports Instructor

i9 Sports - East Pierce, South King Counties, WA; Bonney Lake (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth sports is looking for dedicated officials to join their team. This role is pivotal in creating a fun and safe environment for young athletes, ensuring that the spirit of sportsmanship is upheld. As an official, you will be responsible for enforcing rules, teaching core concepts, and managing game dynamics. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire the next generation of athletes while working in a supportive, team-focused atmosphere. If you are passionate about sports and enjoy working with kids, this could be the perfect fit for you!

Benefits

Online training opportunities

Team-based atmosphere

Role model for athletes

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills essential for engaging with players and coaches.
• Experience in officiating or coaching sports is highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules to ensure a fun and safe environment.
• Teach sportsmanship values and manage game time and score.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sports Officiating

Coaching Experience

Problem Solving

Job description

Benefits/Perks

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Be a role model for 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 3-17 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. 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 / on-court 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

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.