Sport Coordinator Basketball

About the role

The Sports Instructor is a hands‑on role that leads athletes and provides expert instruction in their designated sport. The instructor is directly responsible for delivering the i9 Sports Experience and fostering a positive youth sports culture on the field. i9 Sports, founded in Tampa, Florida in 2003, is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league franchise, serving over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities. The organization emphasizes fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship for kids ages 3‑17 in sports such as basketball, flag football, soccer, volleyball, and baseball.

Responsibilities

• Lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach and demonstrate core concepts including sportsmanship values
• Communicate game‑day information to players and parents using established platforms
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport‑specific coaching experience and knowledge
• Highly motivated self‑starter able to work independently
• Ability to work Saturdays and weekends for the full duration of each season (6‑7 weeks)
• Minimum age 16 for coordinator/official positions
• Reliable transportation
• Background in sports or customer service is a plus (training provided)
• No certification required; training on league format is provided

Benefits

• 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

Pay

$15.00 - $17.00 per hour (High School Students start at $14.00 per hour)

Schedule

Approximate hours: 8:00 am – 3:30 pm. Fall league: 6 weeks, Saturdays 11/7/26, 11/14/26, 11/21/26, 11/28/25 (Thanksgiving off), 12/5/26, 12/12/26, 12/19/26 (final day). Winter league: 7 weeks, Saturdays 01/09/27, 01/16/27, 01/23/27, 01/30/27, 02/06/27, 02/13/27 (Super Bowl weekend off), 02/20/27, 02/27/27 (final day). Must be available for the full duration of the season and able to work Saturdays. Final schedule TBD; weather make‑up dates are 01/02/27 (fall) and 03/06/27 (winter).