Soccer Ref / Sports Instructor

i9 Sports - East Pierce, South King Counties, WA; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in youth sports is seeking enthusiastic staff for their Spring and Summer seasons. This role as an Official is vital in creating a fun and safe environment for young athletes. You'll be responsible for enforcing rules, teaching sportsmanship, and maintaining a positive atmosphere during games. Join a team dedicated to transforming the youth sports experience while making a direct impact on players and families. If you have a passion for sports and a commitment to fostering a positive culture, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Team-based atmosphere

Role model for athletes

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Sport-specific officiating or coaching experience preferred.
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and ensure safety for all players.
• Teach core concepts including sportsmanship values.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Problem-solving

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Job description

We are looking for staff for our Spring and Summer 2025 season starting in April! Fun and exciting atmosphere working with a team of like-minded individuals that are interested in providing a wonderful sports atmosphere for players and families. Looking to hire and train as soon as possible so they are ready for the Spring Season.

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