Weekend Youth Soccer Gameday Lead 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

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.