Basketball Official
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 nationwide. Established in 2003, i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-7 in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. The organization focuses on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.
About the role
The Official is a critical role on any sports field, responsible for enforcing rules while cultivating a positive culture, acting as an on-field coach, and advocating for the programs. This role directly impacts players, coaches, and spectators every game day.
Responsibilities
- Understand and enforce the i9 Sports rules books, ensuring a fun, learning, and safe environment for all players.
- Teach and demonstrate core concepts, including Sportsmanship values.
- Keep time and score during the game, managing an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition.
- Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills.
Requirements
- Excellent communication skills.
- Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience.
- Highly motivated self-starter; ability to work independently and solve problems.
- Awareness and 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 schedule, including weekends and some evenings, for the full duration of the season (7 weeks).
- Opt-in to texting for communication purposes.
Benefits
- 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.