Youth Sports Instructor

i9 Sports; Hopkins (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 30,307; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Team atmosphere

Coaching skills

Online training

Job summary

i9 Sports in the NW Metro Minneapolis area is seeking a Sport Instructor to promote the i9 Sports Experience. The role involves working with kids, coaching across multiple sports, and delivering great customer service.

This part-time position requires Saturday availability and occasional weeknights; flexibility across seasons and games, plus supporting volunteer coaches and game-day operations.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills necessary for interactions with kids and parents.
• Sport-specific coaching experience and knowledge across multiple sports.
• Self-motivation and ability to work independently and solve problems on site.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks during game days and events.
• Positive attitude and teamwork to build relationships with volunteers and staff.
• Must be available Saturdays and can commit to 4–6 hours per shift during the season.
• Must pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude at all times.
• Provide superior customer service to families and participants.
• Assist volunteer coaches in facilitating practices focusing on fundamentals and fun.
• Fill in as a coach or official as required.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down game day operations.
• Communicate proactively with the Sport Coordinator or Site Manager about issues.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sports coaching

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Positive attitude

Saturday availability

Background check

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Online training opportunities

Company Overview

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 5 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick.

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3‑14 in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It’s the way youth sports should be.

Job Summary

The Sport Instructor is responsible for promoting the culture and i9 Sports Experience in the NW Metro Minneapolis area. They should have a good working knowledge of sports, enjoy working with kids, and strive to offer superior customer service. The Sports Specialist will serve as a knowledge resource to the Sport Coordinator and volunteer coaches, ensuring they have everything required to facilitate a great experience for the kids. Flexibility is essential as the role will require wearing multiple hats throughout the season. The responsibilities will vary, so an ideal candidate should be comfortable in adapting to shifting priorities and willing to work in more than one sport. Additionally, the Sports Specialist will need to fill in as a coach or official as required, as well as assist in the set up and tear down of game day operations.

Positions available for soccer, flag football, baseball, and basketball.

Specifics

• Part‑time position (on Saturdays or various weeknights)
• 3‑6 hours each shift during the season
• Ability to work multiple seasons or programs; currently hiring for Spring ’26 & Summer ’26

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Provide superior customer service
• Assist volunteer coaches in facilitating practice sessions focused on fundamentals, skill development, and having fun
• Assume the role of a coach or official as required
• Assist in game day field set up and tear down
• Proactively communicate and elevate any potential issues to the Sport Coordinator or Site Manager

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport‑specific coaching experience and knowledge
• Highly motivated self‑starter; can work independently and solve problems
• Aptitude to fulfill a number of different tasks on game days
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to work on Saturday 4‑6 hours (for the full duration of the season, 7 weeks)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

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.