Weekend Youth SOCCER LEAD Official

i9 Sports; Franklin (TN); On-site; USD 20,664,000 - 30,307,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Youth Sports LEAD Official – SOCCER to oversee weekend game day operations and lead a team of officials. You will ensure timely starts, smooth events, and a fun, safe environment for players and families.

The ideal candidate is a confident leader who communicates well, handles conflicts professionally, and is passionate about youth sports development. Evening and weekend availability is required.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 environment for staff, players, coaches, and families.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Conflict resolution

Organization

Teamwork

Decision making

Job description

Benefits

• Free uniforms
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule

Youth Sports LEAD Official – SOCCER

We are seeking a motivated and dependable LEAD Official to oversee game day operations for our weekend programs. This role is responsible for leading a team of officials, ensuring smooth, well-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.

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