Sport Coordinator Soccer

i9 Sports - Lorain and West Cuyahoga Counties; Rocky River (OH); On-site; USD 18,184 - 25,898; Part time

Job summary

A youth sports organization in Rocky River, Ohio, is looking for a Sports Coordinator to enhance the sports experience for players and coaches. In this hands-on role, you will empower volunteer coaches, supervise game day operations, and ensure a positive and safe environment for young athletes. Key qualifications include sports coaching experience, a positive attitude, and the ability to work independently. Availability on Saturdays is required, along with passing a National Criminal Background Check.

Qualifications

• Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge.
• Highly motivated self-starter with problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to ensure the safety of players in all circumstances.
• Positive attitude and capability to build relationships.
• Availability to work Saturdays for the season.
• Must pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Empower volunteer coaches in practicing fundamentals and skills.
• Teach and demonstrate core concepts of sportsmanship.
• Supervise game day operations for designated sports.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and excellent customer service.

Skills

Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge

Highly motivated self-starter

Positive attitude

Ability to build professional relationships

Job description

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Online training opportunities

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

• 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

• 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 Saturdays (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

Compensation: $16.00 per hour