Sport Coordinator Soccer

i9 Sports - Cass/S. Jackson CO, MO; Belton (MO); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic youth sports organization as a Sports Coordinator, where you'll enhance the sports experience for players and coaches alike. This role involves building relationships with athletes and their families, overseeing practices and games, and ensuring a fun, safe environment for all participants. With a focus on skill development and sportsmanship, you'll empower volunteer coaches and foster a positive atmosphere. If you're passionate about youth sports and enjoy working in a team-based environment, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of young athletes while enjoying a fun and rewarding career.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

Team-based atmosphere

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong communication and coaching skills are essential for this role.
• Must be a motivated self-starter with problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Empower coaches and supervise practices to enhance player experience.
• Demonstrate sportsmanship and ensure a positive game day atmosphere.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Relationship building

Job description

Benefits:

1. Competitive salary
2. Free food & snacks
3. Free uniforms
4. Opportunity for advancement
5. A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
6. Be a role model for athletes
7. 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:

1. Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
2. Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
3. Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day
4. Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications:

1. Excellent communication skills
2. Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge
3. Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
4. Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
5. Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
6. Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)

Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.