Flag Football Official

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 a focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.

About the role

We are seeking a dynamic and energetic Flag Football Official & Sport Coordinator for our youth flag football programs. In this role, you will ensure a smooth operation on game days, enforce safety protocols, officiate games, assist volunteer coaches, and foster a positive environment for players of all ages. Your passion for sports, strong communication skills, and commitment to safety will help create an engaging and safe experience for participants, coaches, and spectators alike. This paid position offers an exciting opportunity to promote healthy activity, teamwork, and sportsmanship within our community.

Responsibilities

• Officiate flag football matches by enforcing game rules, making accurate calls on penalties, touchdowns, and other game situations; manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition
• Understand and enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring fun, learning, and safety for all players
• Teach and demonstrate core concepts including sportsmanship values
• Setup and breakdown of sport fields and equipment
• Assist volunteer coaches during practice
• Coach teams focusing on fundamental techniques, strategy, and sportsmanship in the absence of a volunteer coach
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
• Keep practices and games on schedule for the day

Qualifications

• Sport-specific officiating, playing, and/or coaching experience
• Excellent communication skills to clearly explain rules and manage conflicts on the field
• 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
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check
• Ability to work Saturdays and/or Sundays for the full duration of the season (7 weeks)

Positions are available in Chesapeake, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach. Ability to work at venues in all three cities is a big plus. Chesapeake and Virginia Beach programs are held on Saturday mornings until early afternoon. Suffolk programs are held on Sunday afternoons.