Youth Basketball Instructor/Official

Fall League

• Fall League: Sept 12th - Oct 25th
• Late Fall League: Nov 7th - Dec 5th
• Winter League: Jan 9th - Mar 7th

Teach Young Athletes

• Teach fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.
• Implement age-appropriate drills and exercises using practice plans provided by i9 Sports.
• Provide encouraging, constructive feedback to help players improve their skills and confidence.

Referee Duties

• Complete mandatory, financially compensated pre-season training sessions.
• Serve as the official referee for youth basketball games, ensuring fair play and adherence to league rules.
• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and unbiased demeanor on the court.
• Address rule violations and resolve on-court conflicts with fairness and diplomacy.
• Prioritize and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Maintain a positive, inclusive, and high-energy atmosphere while supervising and managing groups of young athletes.
• Promptly address and report any safety concerns or injuries.
• Maintain open, positive, and effective communication with parents, participants, and fellow staff.
• Motivate, guide, and manage volunteer parent coaches to ensure league alignment.

Experience & Knowledge

• Previous experience coaching, officiating, or playing basketball is required.
• Strong understanding of basketball rules, regulations, and gameplay.

Soft Skills

• High patience, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Communication

• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Leadership

• Ability to confidently manage groups and motivate others (including volunteer coaches).

Requirements

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle/transportation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be extremely reliable, punctual, and committed to working consecutive weekends.

Pay & Benefits

• Competitive Pay: Starting compensation is highly competitive and based on prior experience.
• Paid Training: Get fully compensated for your pre-season preparation.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Impact: A deeply rewarding role where you directly impact the lives and character development of local youth.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

About the Organization

• i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs.
• We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, and volleyball.
• We provide a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life.
• We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families.
• Our territories are located in Central/Northern Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Arlington VA, Northwest D.C, and Howard County/Silver Spring MD.
• Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.