Youth Sports-Lead Instructor-Basketball

i9 Sports - South Wake County, NC; Cary, Holly Springs (NC, MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to transforming youth sports experiences! As a Lead Instructor, you'll provide expert instruction while fostering a positive sports culture. This role emphasizes fun, skill development, and sportsmanship, making a lasting impact on young athletes. With opportunities for personal growth and the chance to inspire the next generation, this position is perfect for motivated individuals who thrive in a team-oriented environment. Embrace the joy of coaching and be a role model in a rewarding atmosphere!

Benefits

Team-based atmosphere

Opportunity to build coaching skills

Impact young athletes' lives

Online training opportunities

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills and sport-specific coaching experience required.
• Ability to work independently and a varied schedule including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals and skill development.
• Teach core concepts including sportsmanship values and communicate game day info.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific coaching experience

Customer service skills

Motivated self-starter

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Impact the lives of young 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 1 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 3-17 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. What does your company do?

Job Summary

The Lead Instructor is a hands-on role that will lead athletes and provides expert instruction in their designated sport. The Volunteer Coach is directly responsible for providing the i9 Sports Experience and driving a positive youth sports culture on the field.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• With the help of established platforms, communicate game day information to players and parents
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check