Weekend LEAD SOCCER Official

i9 Sports - North & West Denver, CO; Thornton (CO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Employee discounts

Job summary

i9 Sports - North & West Denver, CO is seeking a Youth Sports LEAD Official for the soccer weekend program. You will oversee gameday operations, lead a team of officials, train staff, and ensure events run smoothly, safely, and with a positive atmosphere for participants.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader with strong communication skills who thrives in a fast-paced setting and is passionate about youth sports development. Must be 21+ and available evenings/weekends.

Qualifications

• Must be 21+ years old.
• Prior officiating experience in youth sports preferred.
• Demonstrated leadership or management experience in sports, coaching, or events.
• Strong knowledge of game rules and gameplay.
• Excellent communication and conflict-resolution skills.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure and make quick decisions.
• Highly organized with multiple responsibilities and deadlines.
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented.
• Comfortable working with children and families in a dynamic environment.
• Available evenings and weekends throughout the season.
• Physically able to lift up to 30 lbs and perform setup/breakdown duties.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team of officials, ensuring games start on time and run efficiently.
• Provide training and ongoing support to new and returning staff.
• Manage staff scheduling, rotations, and breaks across event days.
• Serve as on-site leader and primary contact for game day operations.
• Address conflicts with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Foster a positive, respectful environment for staff, players, coaches, and families.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organizational skills

Staff training

Scheduling

Customer service

Job description

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Employee discounts

Must be 21+ to apply | Weekend Availability Required

Youth Sports LEAD Official – Soccer

We are seeking a motivated and dependable LEAD Official to oversee gameday operations for our weekend programs. This role is responsible for leading a team of officials, ensuring smooth and organized events, and creating a positive, fun, and safe experience for all participants.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and is passionate about youth sports development.

Leadership & Game Day Management

• Lead and support a team of officials, ensuring all games start on time and run efficiently.
• Provide training and ongoing support to new and returning staff.
• Manage staff scheduling, rotations, and break periods throughout the day.
• Serve as the on-site leader and primary point of contact for all game day operations.
• Address conflicts or concerns in real-time with professionalism and sound judgment.
• Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for staff, players, coaches, and families.

Venue & Equipment Oversight

• Set up and break down all equipment required for gameplay.
• Ensure the venue is clean, organized, and fully prepared before the first game.
• Conduct routine safety and quality checks before, during, and after events
• Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for all attendees.
• Lift, carry, and transport equipment (up to 30 lbs) as part of game day operations.

Communication & Team Collaboration

• Communicate clearly with coaches, players, parents, and staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and guidance to officials.
• Address questions or concerns in a calm, respectful, and solutions-focused manner.
• Promote a culture of integrity, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship.

Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Prior officiating experience required (youth sports preferred)
• Previous leadership or management experience required (sports, coaching, or event operations preferred)
• Strong knowledge of rules and gameplay
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
• Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
• Highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
• Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
• Comfortable working with children and families in a dynamic environment
• Availability to work evenings and weekends throughout the season
• Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and performing setup/breakdown duties

About Us

We are a community-focused organization dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and supportive youth sports experience. Our mission is to help kids develop confidence, learn life skills, and build a lifelong love of the game.