Youth Basketball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports; Jessup (MD); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid training

Growth opportunities

Impact on youth

Culture

Job summary

i9 Sports in Jessup, MD is seeking a Youth Basketball Instructor & Official for weekend work to teach basic skills and officiate games for ages 3–14.

You will implement drills, supervise practices, ensure safety, and communicate with parents using Connecteam, while helping the program grow. Compensation starts at $18 per hour with pre-season training paid.

Candidates must be 16+, have reliable transportation, pass a background check, and be ready for ongoing weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching or officiating basketball.
• Strong knowledge of basketball rules and gameplay.
• Excellent patience and a positive attitude.
• Outstanding communication with children and adults.

Responsibilities

• Instruct fundamental basketball skills and implement drills with provided practice plans.
• Serve as the official referee for youth games with fair play and professionalism.
• Prioritize safety, supervise groups, and address injuries or concerns promptly.
• Maintain open communication with parents, participants and staff; coordinate schedules via Connecteam.

Skills

Coaching experience

Basketball rules knowledge

Patience

Communication skills

Leadership

Tools

Connecteam

Job description

Youth Basketball Instructor & Official

Benefits:

• Fun Job
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement

i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. We offer high-quality, community-focused sports programs for boys and girls ages 3–14 in today’s most popular sports, including flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and t-ball.

About the Job

We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Youth Basketball Instructor & Official to join our team and play a pivotal role in the development of young athletes.

In this dual role, you will be responsible for teaching fundamental basketball skills, officiating games, facilitating practices, and ensuring a fun, safe, and educational experience for all participants.

Season Schedule & Locations

This position offers weekend shifts only. Candidates must be available to work each weekend of the active season:

• Saturdays at Patuxent Valley Middle School 8:30-12:30pm

Upcoming 2026–2027 Seasons: 6 Saturdays

• Fall League: Sept 12th - Oct 18th

Key Responsibilities

1. Instruction & Skill Development

• Teach young athletes fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.
• Implement age-appropriate drills and exercises using practice plans fully created and provided by i9 Sports.
• Provide encouraging, constructive feedback to help players improve their skills and confidence.
• Complete mandatory, financially compensated pre-season training sessions.

2. Game Officiating

• Serve as the official referee for youth basketball games, ensuring fair play and adherence to league rules.
• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and unbiased demeanor on the court.
• Address rule violations and resolve on-court conflicts with fairness and diplomacy.

3. Safety & Supervision

• Prioritize and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games.
• Supervise and manage groups of young athletes, maintaining a positive, inclusive, and high-energy atmosphere.
• Promptly address and report any safety concerns or injuries.

4. Communication & Leadership

• Maintain open, positive, and effective communication with parents, participants, and fellow staff.
• Provide program updates and coordinate schedules via the Connecteam app.
• Motivate, guide, and manage volunteer parent coaches to ensure league alignment.

Qualifications

• Experience: Previous experience coaching, officiating, or playing basketball is required.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of basketball rules, regulations, and gameplay.
• Soft Skills: High patience, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
• Leadership: Ability to confidently manage groups and motivate others (including volunteer coaches).
• Logistics & Requirements:
  • Must be 16 years of age or older.
  • Must have a reliable personal vehicle/transportation.
  • Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
  • Must be extremely reliable, punctual, and committed to working consecutive weekends.

Benefits & Perks

• Competitive Pay: Starting compensation is highly competitive and based on prior experience.
• Paid Training: Get fully compensated for your pre-season preparation.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Impact: A deeply rewarding role where you directly impact the lives and character development of local youth.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and volleyball. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be.

Our territories are located in Central/Northern Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Arlington VA, Northwest D.C, and Howard County/Silver Spring MD.

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.