Youth Sports Coach and Referee

i9 Sports - West Loop, Wicker Park, Near South, IL

Youth Sports Coach and Referee

Chicago, IL
Part Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    Free food & snacks

    Free uniforms

    Training & development

    Love sports? Played varsity high school soccer or football or softball or T-ball.....or college level in any sport? Spend your weekends on the field coaching kids (ages 3–12) in our fun, positive sports leagues and instructional sessions. You’ll lead practices, referee games, ensure fun, and be a role model while keeping safety first. Saturdays (daytime) & Sunday mornings. Humboldt Park & West Loop locations in Chicago.

    Why You’ll Love This Job

    Make a difference for young athletes

    Fun, team-oriented atmosphere — no desk work!

    Online training provided

    Focus on fun, safety, and sportsmanship

    What You’ll Do

    Help volunteer parent coaches, and coach when a team lacks one, by leading skills-based practices and drills.

    Referee games, with an emphasis on learning the game and adjusting to the age level of players

    Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for kids and parents

    What We’re Looking For

    Played soccer, football, baseball, or softball at varsity high school level or higher.....or played any sport in college.

    Confident leader who can take charge of a group of kids

    Some basic knowledge of soccer fundamentals & rules preferred, as it is our most popular sport

    Available Saturdays (daytime) & Sunday mornings starting Aug 30

    About Us

    i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest youth sports league franchise, with a mission to make sports fun, safe, and convenient for families. Our Chicago leagues are run by a youth development veteran and parent who believes sports should always be about learning, playing, and smiling.

    📍 Locations: Humboldt Park & West Loop, Chicago

    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.