Sport Coordinator Multi-Sport

i9 Sports Corporation; Upper Darby (Delaware County); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere

Role model for athletes

Online training opportunities

Job summary

A youth sports organization is seeking a Sports Coordinator to enhance the experience for players and coaches. This role involves building relationships, overseeing practices and games, and ensuring a fun and safe sports environment. Responsibilities include setting up fields, refereeing games, empowering volunteer coaches, and maintaining a positive atmosphere. Applicants should have strong communication and sport-specific coaching skills, and be able to work a varied schedule including weekends.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills are essential.
• Experience in coaching specific sports is required.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to ensure player safety in all situations.
• Positive attitude needed to build professional relationships.
• Flexible work schedule is necessary, including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Set up and break down fields and courts.
• Ref and coach during games and practices.
• Encourage volunteer coaches to focus on fundamentals.
• Teach core sportsmanship values and concepts.
• Supervise operations during the games.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Motivated self-starter

Leadership skills

Ability to solve problems

Job description

Spring Dates: 4/25, 5/9, 5/16, 5/30. 6/6

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 Sports Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for players and coaches. The Sports Coordinator will need to build relationships with players, parents, and coaches while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered. Observing, assessing, and assisting our coaches is paramount. The position entails hands‑on involvement with practices and games among all age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Setting up & Break down of fields/courts
• Reffing & Coaching
• 4-6 hour shift
• Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport‑specific coaching experience & knowledge
• 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)