Garland TX Basketball Official

i9 Sports - West/Southwest Fort Worth, TX; Garland (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Opportunity to build coaching skills

Online training opportunities

Impact the lives of young athletes

Job summary

A prominent youth sports organization seeks an Official to oversee games and ensure a fun, safe environment. Responsibilities include enforcing rules, teaching sportsmanship, and demonstrating excellent customer service. Candidates should have strong communication skills, sports experience, and the ability to work a varied schedule including weekends. Join us in making a positive impact on young athletes' lives and fostering a team-based atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience in sports officiating, playing, or coaching is desired.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter capable of independent work.
• Ability to work varied schedules, including weekends and evenings.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules ensuring safety and enjoyment.
• Teach core Sportsmanship values effectively.
• Keep game time and score while managing competition levels.
• Demonstrate positive attitude and superior customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating

Problem-solving

Ability to build professional relationships

Positive attitude

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• 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

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 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)