Flag Football Official/Instructor
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 3-17 in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. The focus is on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, reinventing the youth sports experience for families.
About the role
The Official/Instructor 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; manage age-appropriate 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 player safety.
- Positive attitude and 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
- Weekend-friendly work opportunities.
- Community connection and active, engaging work environment.
- Opportunity for advancement.
- Team-based atmosphere with a focus on fun.
- Role model opportunities for athletes.
- Online training opportunities.