Youth Basketball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports; Virginia (MN); Sur place; USD 28 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive Pay

Paid Training

Growth Opportunities

Impact

Culture

Résumé du poste

i9 Sports is seeking an enthusiastic Youth Basketball Instructor & Official to teach fundamental basketball skills, officiate games, facilitate practices, and ensure a fun, safe, and educational experience for players aged 3–14. The position features weekend shifts in Fairfax County locations in VA.

Applicants must be 16+, have reliable transportation, pass a background check, and complete pre-season training. Competitive pay and growth opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching, officiating, or playing basketball.
• Strong understanding of basketball rules and gameplay.
• Excellent interpersonal communication with kids and adults.
• Ability to confidently manage groups and motivate volunteer coaches.
• Must pass a criminal background check and be 16 or older with reliable transportation.
• Willing to work consecutive weekends and complete pre-season training.

Responsabilités

• Teach fundamental basketball skills to youth.
• Implement drills and practice plans provided by i9 Sports.
• Provide constructive feedback to help players improve.
• Serve as official referee for youth games and maintain fair play.

Connaissances

Coaching experience

Basketball knowledge

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Punctuality

Description du poste

Benefits:

• Community Building
• Coaching
• Fun Job

Youth Basketball Instructor & Official

About i9 Sports

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.

• Sat/Sun: Fairfax County locations include: Reston, Vienna, Fairfax, and Annandale

Upcoming 2026–2027 Seasons:

• Late Fall League: Nov 7th - Dec 5th
• Winter League: Jan 9th - Mar 7th

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 have 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: $20.00 - $22.00 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.