Youth Sports Baseball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports; O’Fallon (MO); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Access to online training

Professional development

Advancement opportunities

Flexible weekend schedule

Job summary

i9 Sports in Missouri is seeking a Baseball Instructor & Official to coach, officiate, and mentor youth players during weekend events. You will teach fundamentals, promote sportsmanship, and help run safe, fun games across age groups.

Join a team that values energy, communication, and dependable presence on game days, with opportunities to advance into leadership roles and ongoing online training.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of baseball rules and gameplay.
• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Available to work weekends during each season (approximately 7 weeks).
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach baseball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee baseball operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Officiate games when needed and enforce rules fairly.
• Set up and break down fields and equipment before and after events.
• Maintain a fun, energetic atmosphere for all participants.

Skills

Coaching

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Job description

• Work in a fun, team-oriented environment where every game day makes a difference.
• Develop coaching and leadership skills while mentoring young athletes.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.
• Access to online training and professional development.
• Flexible weekend schedule that's perfect for students, coaches, educators, and sports enthusiasts.

This is a weekend only position.

Benefits & Perks

• Work in a fun, team-oriented environment where every game day makes a difference.
• Develop coaching and leadership skills while mentoring young athletes.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.
• Access to online training and professional development.
• Flexible weekend schedule that's perfect for students, coaches, educators, and sports enthusiasts.

About i9 Sports

At i9 Sports, we're committed to helping kids succeed in life through sports. We offer youth leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3-14 in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.

Our programs emphasize fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, creating a positive experience for players, families, and coaches. We believe youth sports should build confidence, teach life skills, and leave every child excited to come back next week.

Position Summary

The Baseball Instructor & Official plays a vital role in creating an exceptional i9 Sports experience for every player, parent, and coach.

As an Instructor, you'll mentor volunteer coaches, teach age-appropriate Baseball fundamentals, and help create an encouraging environment where every child can develop skills and confidence.

As an Official, you'll do much more than enforce rules—you'll keep games fun, safe, instructional, and fair while encouraging sportsmanship and positive competition.

This is an active, hands-on position that works with players of all ages and skill levels throughout practices and game days.

Baseball Instructor Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach Baseball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee Baseball operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Assist with officiating games when needed.
• Set up and break down fields and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.

Baseball Official Responsibilities

• Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
• Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
• Encourage age-appropriate instruction and competition.
• Teach and reinforce sportsmanship throughout each game.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Assist with field setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Baseball rules, skills, and game play.
• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt during game-day situations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and coaches.
• Available to work weekends throughout each season (approximately 7 weeks).
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Why Join i9 Sports?

At i9 Sports, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact young athletes every weekend. Whether you're teaching a child their first Baseball skills or helping create an exciting game-day experience, you'll play an important role in building confidence, character, and a lifelong love of sports.

If you're passionate about Baseball, enjoy working with kids, and want to be part of an energetic team, we'd love to have you join us!

Locations:

St. Charles County - St. Peters, O'Fallon and Wentzville

St. Louis County - South County, Ballwin, Chesterfield/Creve Coeur, and Wildwood/Eureka

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.