Youth Sports Basketball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports - Hatchard; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 2,066,000 - 3,444,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Online training & professional dev

Flexible weekend schedule

Advancement opportunities

Team environment

Job summary

i9 Sports - Hatchard in Pennsylvania is seeking a Basketball Instructor & Official to mentor volunteer coaches, teach fundamentals, and ensure a fun, safe game-day environment for players of varying ages. This hands-on role combines coaching duties with officiating to support engaging, age-appropriate basketball activities.

The position emphasizes teamwork, sportsmanship, and positive competition, with opportunities for growth within a dynamic youth-sports program at Malvern/Blue Bell area

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Basketball rules, skills, and game play.
• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience 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.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach Basketball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee Basketball 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 courts and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.
• 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 court setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Skills

Basketball rules & game play

Coaching experience

Communication skills

Energetic & dependable

Working with children

Weekend availability

Background check clearance

Job description

Must be available to work Sundays approximately 8am-2:30pm. Additional hours available on Saturdays in the Malvern and Blue Bell, PA area

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 Basketball 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 Basketball 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.

Basketball Instructor Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach Basketball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee Basketball 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 courts and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.

Basketball 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 court setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Basketball 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 Basketball 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 Basketball, enjoy working with kids, and want to be part of an energetic team, we'd love to have you join us!