Sports Official/Referee - Norman/Moore Area

i9 Sports; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

A team-based atmosphere with a focuson

Job summary

i9 Sports Official role is critical on the field, enforcing rules while cultivating a positive culture, and acting as an on-field coach advocating for the programs. This position directly impacts players, coaches, and spectators at each game day.

Franchised locations are independently owned and operated, with local hiring decisions and compensation determined locally, reflecting i9 Sports’ focus on fun, safety, and good sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience preferred.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong awareness and ability to manage safety on the field.
• Ability to build professional relationships with players, coaches and families.
• Willingness to work weekends and some evenings for the season.
• Must pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules to ensure fun, learning, and safety for all players.
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values.
• Keep time and score during games and manage appropriate instruction and competition levels.
• Maintain a positive attitude and provide superior customer service.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Officiating / coaching experience

Independent worker

Safety-focused mindset

Relationship building

Flexible schedule (weekends/evenings)

Background check clearance

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Be a role model for athletes
• Online training opportunities

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 3-14 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 Official is a critical role on 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

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.