Sport Instructor Soccer

i9 Sports; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Team-based atmosphere with a focus on fun

Opportunity to build coaching and leadership skills

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Flexible schedule

Job summary

i9 Sports in Virginia is seeking a Sports Instructor to manage fields and lead youth sports activities. The role emphasizes creating a fun, safe environment and supporting volunteer coaches while engaging with families.

Ideal candidates are energetic individuals with great communication skills and an interest in sports or youth development. This position offers flexible scheduling and opportunities for leadership development while positively impacting young athletes.

Qualifications

• Energetic, reliable, and positive attitude required.
• Strong communication and customer service skills are essential.
• Comfortable working with children ages 3–15 is a must.

Responsibilities

• Manage and lead assigned field or court for sports activities.
• Support volunteer coaches and ensure organized practices.
• Set up and break down fields/courts for safe play.

Skills

Energetic, reliable, and positive attitude

Strong communication and customer service skills

Comfortable working with children ages 3–15

Ability to work weekends

Interest in sports, coaching, or youth development

Job description

Company Overview

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise business, with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003, i9 Sports is built on the belief 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, including flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.

Job Summary

The Sports Instructor is responsible for managing and leading their assigned field or court while delivering a fun, safe, and well-organized experience for all participants. This role plays a key part in bringing the i9 Sports mission to life—Helping Kids Succeed in Life Through Sports®—by supporting volunteer coaches, engaging with families, and ensuring a positive game day environment.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of an assigned field or court, ensuring a safe, organized, and positive environment
• Support volunteer coaches with practices, drills, and game management
• Ensure all practices and games start and end on time
• Set up and break down fields/courts, ensuring equipment is safe and ready for play
• Serve as the primary on-site point of contact for players, coaches, and parents
• Promote and model i9 Sports core values: fun, safety, and good sportsmanship
• Provide guidance and encouragement to volunteer coaches throughout the day
• Help create a low-pressure, instructional environment focused on player development
• Monitor gameplay to ensure safety and fairness
• Communicate with the Site Manager regarding any issues or updates

Qualifications

• Energetic, reliable, and positive attitude
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Comfortable working with children ages 3–15
• Ability to work weekends
• Interest in sports, coaching, or youth development preferred
• Experience working with children or in team environments is a plus

Benefits

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on fun
• Opportunity to build coaching and leadership skills
• Be a positive role model for young athletes
• Access to online training resources
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Training & development
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

Why Join i9 Sports

• Positive, low-pressure environment focused on fun and development
• Opportunity to work with kids and make a positive impact
• Great experience for students, former athletes, and coaches
• Pathway to leadership roles within the organization

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.