Soccer Official

i9 Sports - Greater Tyler, TX; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Role model for athletes

Online training opportunities

Job summary

A leading youth sports organization in Tyler, Texas, is seeking an Official to enforce game rules, cultivate a positive atmosphere, and provide instruction to young athletes. This role is crucial on game days, impacting players, coaches, and spectators. Candidates should have strong communication skills, a positive attitude, and experience in sports officiating or coaching. The position requires working weekends and evenings for about 7 weeks during the season, ensuring safety and enjoyment for all participants.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills essential for player and coach interaction.
• Experience in sports officiating or coaching is preferred.
• Must be self-motivated and able to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enforce i9 Sports rules ensuring a fun and safe environment.
• Teach sportsmanship values and manage game flow.
• Maintain a positive attitude and high customer service standards.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Team management

Customer service

Positive attitude

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.

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