Flag Football Official
About the Company
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, i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports reinvents 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 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, ensuring a fun, learning, and safety environment for all players
- Teach and 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 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 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
- Be a role model for athletes
- Online training opportunities