Basketball Official

About the Company

i9 Sports is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States, founded in Tampa, Florida in 2003. The company offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-7 in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball, with a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship.

Job Summary

The Official is a critical role on 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 and enforce the i9 Sports rules books to ensure a fun, learning, and safety 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

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience
• Highly motivated self-starter, able 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 work schedule, including weekends (Saturdays only for the full duration of the season, approximately 7 weeks)

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