Youth Sports Official/Referee

i9 Sports - West LA/East Ventura Counties, CA; San Buenaventura (Ventura) (CA); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to transforming youth sports! As an Official, you will play a vital role in creating a positive atmosphere on the field. Your responsibilities will include enforcing rules, teaching core sportsmanship values, and ensuring player safety during games. This position not only allows you to influence young athletes but also fosters a fun and engaging environment for everyone involved. If you're passionate about sports and eager to make a difference in the lives of young players, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Online training opportunities

Be a role model for athletes

Qualifications

• Experience in officiating, coaching, or playing sports is essential.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Enforce rules and ensure a fun, safe environment for all players.
• Teach sportsmanship values and manage game time and score.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating experience

Problem-solving skills

Customer service skills

Ability to work independently

Positive attitude

Job description

Benefits/Perks

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
• 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 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.

Job Summary

The Official is a critical role in any sports field; responsible for enforcing rules while also cultivating a positive culture, acting as an on-field coach, and advocating for the programs. This role has a direct impact on players, coaches, and spectators each and every game day.

Responsibilities

• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety for all players
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Keep time and score during the game; manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
• Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• 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