Company Overview i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league in the United States with over 4 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii.

Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports!

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues and clinics for kids ages 3-13 in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, tennis and (T-Ball) baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country. It’s the way youth sports should be.

Job Summary The Flag Football/Soccer/Basketball Official (Referee) is a critical role in any sports field; responsible for enforcing rules while also cultivating a positive culture, acting as an on-field coach, and advocating for the programs. This role has a direct impact on players, coaches, and spectators each and every game day.

Responsibilities

Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety for all players

Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values

Keep time and score during the game; manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition

Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Cover coaching for volunteer coaches who don't show up at the assigned time

Report to the respective Sports Coordinator

You feel good bringing happiness and joy to others

Qualifications

Verbal & communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience (preferred but not required)

Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems

Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players

Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships

Ability to work a varied work schedule including Saturdays and possibly some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks) total 10 hours a week

Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

WHAT YOU GET IF HIRED:

Work with the largest youth sports provider in the country

Help to develop kids confidence and gaining love for the sport

Get real-life professional hands-on training in communication, business, athletics and overall working with people

Learning multiple sports through our training program designed by the USA Olympic committee, Nike, USA Football & the NBA Clippers

Fun environment, fun culture with other program directors, area managers and site coordinators

Owners that care for employee growth into management and leadership roles

Career growth track and promotions available with time and performance

Work for an Awesome team with no politics, level headed and professional individuals all good vibes and for the love of the game and kid development!

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.