Weekend Youth Soccer Lead Official | Team Leader, Game Day Ops

i9 Sports; Spring Hill (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free uniforms

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, provide staff training, manage schedules, and serve as on-site leader for a positive, safe experience for kids and families.

The ideal candidate has officiating and leadership experience, strong rule knowledge, and excellent communication. This role requires evenings/weekends and physical setup responsibilities at our Spring Hill venues.

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, and inclusive 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

Organizational skills

Calm under pressure

Punctuality

Team-oriented

Experience in youth sports

Job description

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, provide staff training, manage schedules, and serve as on-site leader for a positive, safe experience for kids and families.

The ideal candidate has officiating and leadership experience, strong rule knowledge, and excellent communication. This role requires evenings/weekends and physical setup responsibilities at our Spring Hill venues.