Soccer Instructor/Official - Youth Sports

i9 Sports - Hatchard; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend schedule

Online training & development

Advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Coaching and leadership development

Job summary

i9 Sports - Hatchard is hiring for a weekend Soccer Instructor & Official in the St. Louis area. The role combines coaching youth soccer fundamentals with officiating to ensure safe, fun, and educational game days.

The position requires availability on Saturdays from around 7am to 1:30pm, with opportunities to mentor volunteer coaches and advance into leadership roles. Join a supportive, team-oriented environment that values growth and positive play.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soccer rules, skills, and game play.
• Experience coaching, playing, or officiating is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt during game-day situations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and coaches.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach soccer fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote core values such as sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee soccer operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Assist with officiating games when needed.
• Set up and break down fields and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.
• Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
• Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
• Keep game time and score while encouraging age-appropriate instruction and competition.
• Teach and reinforce sportsmanship throughout each game.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Assist with field setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Skills

Soccer knowledge

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

This is a weekend only position. Must be available to work Saturdays approximately 7am-1:30pm

Benefits & Perks

• Work in a fun, team-oriented environment where every game day makes a difference.
• Develop coaching and leadership skills while mentoring young athletes.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.
• Access to online training and professional development.
• Flexible weekend schedule that's perfect for students, coaches, educators, and sports enthusiasts.

About i9 Sports

At i9 Sports, we're committed to helping kids succeed in life through sports. We offer youth leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3-14 in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.

Our programs emphasize fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, creating a positive experience for players, families, and coaches. We believe youth sports should build confidence, teach life skills, and leave every child excited to come back next week.

Position Summary

The Soccer Instructor & Official plays a vital role in creating an exceptional i9 Sports experience for every player, parent, and coach.

As an Instructor, you'll mentor volunteer coaches, teach age-appropriate soccer fundamentals, and help create an encouraging environment where every child can develop skills and confidence.

As an Official, you'll do much more than enforce rules—you'll keep games fun, safe, instructional, and fair while encouraging sportsmanship and positive competition.

This is an active, hands-on position that works with players of all ages and skill levels throughout practices and game days.

Soccer Instructor Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach soccer fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee soccer operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Assist with officiating games when needed.
• Set up and break down fields and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.

Soccer Official Responsibilities

• Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
• Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
• Keep game time and score while encouraging age-appropriate instruction and competition.
• Teach and reinforce sportsmanship throughout each game.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Assist with field setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of soccer rules, skills, and game play.
• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt during game-day situations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and coaches.
• Available to work weekends throughout each season (approximately 7 weeks).
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Why Join i9 Sports?

At i9 Sports, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact young athletes every weekend. Whether you're teaching a child their first soccer skills or helping create an exciting game-day experience, you'll play an important role in building confidence, character, and a lifelong love of sports.

If you're passionate about soccer, enjoy working with kids, and want to be part of an energetic team, we'd love to have you join us!

Locations

St. Louis County - South County, Ballwin, Chesterfield/Creve Coeur, and Wildwood/Eureka
St. Charles County - St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville