Youth Sports Volleyball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible weekend schedule

Online training and professional dev.

Advancement opportunities

Team-oriented environment

Coaching and leadership development

Job summary

i9 Sports is seeking a Volleyball Instructor & Official to create a positive, educational experience for young players. You'll mentor volunteer coaches, teach fundamentals, and foster a fun, safe environment where kids gain confidence on the court.

As an Official, you’ll enforce rules, promote sportsmanship, and help run sessions with planning and energy. Weekend availability is essential for this role across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Volleyball rules, skills, and game play.
• Coaching, playing or officiating experience preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work independently and adapt during game-day situations.
• Weekend availability for approx. 7 weeks.
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach Volleyball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee Volleyball operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Assist with officiating games when needed.
• Set up and break down courts and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.
• Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
• Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
• Encourage age-appropriate instruction and competition.
• Teach and reinforce sportsmanship throughout each game.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Assist with courts setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Skills

Volleyball rules & play

Coaching experience

Officiating experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Problem-solving

Reliability & energy

Weekend availability

Job description

Must be available to work at least one of these shifts, but preferably both:

Friday from 4:45pm-9:15pm at DuBray Middle School -100 DuBray Dr. St. Peters, MO 63376

Sundays from approximately 10am-3pm - 12545 Fee Fee Rd, St. Louis, MO 63146

Benefits & Perks

• Work in a fun, team-oriented environment where every game day makes a difference.
• Develop coaching and leadership skills while mentoring young athletes.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.
• Access to online training and professional development.
• Flexible weekend schedule that's perfect for students, coaches, educators, and sports enthusiasts.

About i9 Sports

At i9 Sports, we're committed to helping kids succeed in life through sports. We offer youth leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3-14 in flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball.

Our programs emphasize fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, creating a positive experience for players, families, and coaches. We believe youth sports should build confidence, teach life skills, and leave every child excited to come back next week.

Position Summary

The Volleyball Instructor & Official plays a vital role in creating an exceptional i9 Sports experience for every player, parent, and coach.

As an Instructor, you'll mentor volunteer coaches, teach age-appropriate Volleyball fundamentals, and help create an encouraging environment where every child can develop skills and confidence.

As an Official, you'll do much more than enforce rules—you'll keep games fun, safe, instructional, and fair while encouraging sportsmanship and positive competition.

This is an active, hands-on position that works with players of all ages and skill levels throughout practices and game days.

Volleyball Instructor Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach Volleyball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote i9 Sports core values, including sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee Volleyball operations to ensure games run safely and on schedule.
• Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
• Assist with officiating games when needed.
• Set up and break down courts and equipment before and after each event.
• Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for all participants.

Volleyball Official Responsibilities

• Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
• Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
• Encourage age-appropriate instruction and competition.
• Teach and reinforce sportsmanship throughout each game.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Assist with courts setup and breakdown.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Volleyball rules, skills, and game play.
• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience is preferred.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable with a passion for working with children.
• Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt during game-day situations.
• Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and coaches.
• Available to work weekends throughout each season (approximately 7 weeks).
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Why Join i9 Sports?

At i9 Sports, you'll have the opportunity to positively impact young athletes every weekend. Whether you're teaching a child their first Volleyball skills or helping create an exciting game-day experience, you'll play an important role in building confidence, character, and a lifelong love of sports.

If you're passionate about Volleyball , enjoy working with kids, and want to be part of an energetic team, we'd love to have you join us!

*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.