Youth Sports Instructor

i9 Sports - Northwest Metro Minneapolis; Minnetonka (MN); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Team-based atmosphere

Job summary

A youth sports organization in Minnetonka, Minnesota is seeking a Sport Instructor to promote its culture and enhance the sports experience for children. The role involves coaching, providing customer service, and supporting volunteer coaches. Ideal candidates should possess strong communication skills, sport coaching experience, and a positive attitude. Flexibility is essential as the position may require taking on various roles during game days.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills required.
• Must have sport-specific coaching experience and knowledge.
• Highly motivated and able to work independently.
• Must adapt to various tasks on game days.
• Positive attitude essential for building relationships.
• Availability to work Saturdays for 4-6 hours.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude consistently.
• Provide superior customer service at all times.
• Assist volunteer coaches in practice sessions.
• Take on the role of coach or official as needed.
• Help with game day field setup and teardown.
• Communicate issues to the Sport Coordinator promptly.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Problem-solving

Positive attitude

Ability to work independently

Job description

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Training & development

Benefits/Perks

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes

Online training opportunities

Flexible schedule

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.

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 escalate 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

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