Soccer Referee / Sports Instructor

i9 Sports - East Pierce, South King Counties, WA; Bonney Lake (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking enthusiastic Referees/Sports Instructors for the Spring 2024 season. This role is pivotal in creating a positive sports environment for young athletes. You will be responsible for enforcing rules, teaching core sports concepts, and providing excellent customer service. Join a fun and dynamic team dedicated to making youth sports enjoyable and safe for players and families alike. If you are passionate about sports and enjoy working with kids, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Team-based atmosphere

Role model for young athletes

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and sports officiating experience are essential.
• Must be a highly motivated self-starter who can work independently.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and ensure a fun, safe environment for all players.
• Teach sportsmanship values and manage game time and score.

Skills

Communication Skills

Sports Officiating Experience

Problem Solving

Customer Service Skills

Team Leadership

Job description

We are looking for staff for our Spring 2024 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.

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Be a role model for 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 3-17 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. What does your company do?

Job Summary

The Referee / Sports Instructor 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