Fall Soccer Official

i9 Sports - Akron / Cleveland, OH; Copley Township (OH); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Be a role model for athletes

Online training opportunities

Job summary

i9 Sports - Akron / Cleveland, OH is seeking a dedicated Official responsible for enforcing rules and cultivating a positive atmosphere in youth sports. This role directly impacts athletes, coaches, and spectators, ensuring a fun and safe environment. Ideal candidates will have excellent communication skills, sports officiating or coaching experience, and a strong ability to foster professional relationships. Opportunities for training and development in a team-oriented atmosphere are available.

Qualifications

• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems.
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships.

Responsibilities

• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring fun, learning, and safety.
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values.
• Keep time and score during the game and manage age-appropriate instruction.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience

Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Be a role model for athletes
• Online training opportunities

Job Summary

The Official is a critical role in 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