Youth Sports Instructor

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

Job summary

i9 Sports in the NW Metro Minneapolis area is seeking a part-time Sport Instructor to promote the i9 Sports Experience and work with kids across multiple sports including soccer, flag football, baseball, basketball and volleyball.

The Sports Specialist will support coaches and volunteers, adapt to changing priorities, and may fill in as a coach or official. Flexible Saturdays and weeknights; 3–6 hours per shift; Spring ’26 & Summer ’26 seasons.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills.
• Sport-specific coaching experience and knowledge.
• 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 (full season).
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude.
• Provide superior customer service.
• Assist volunteer coaches in practicing fundamentals and skill development.
• Fill in as a coach or official as required.
• Assist in setting up and tearing down game days.
• Communicate potential issues to the Sport Coordinator or Site Manager.

Skills

Excellent communication

Sport coaching

Self-starter

Multi-tasking

Relationship building

Weekend availability

Background check

Job description

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 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003, i9 Sports was created 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 a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.

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 are available for soccer, flag football, baseball, basketball, and volleyball.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

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

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

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.