Basketball Instructor/Official - St. Louis and St. Charles County

Basketball Instructor/Official

This is a weekend only position. Benefits/Perks:

• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on fun!
• Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for athletes
• Ability to grow and move into leadership roles
• Online training opportunities

Company Overview:

i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-14 in today's most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball. With our focus on fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship, i9 Sports is reinventing the youth sports experience for families across the country.

Job Summary:

The Basketball Instructor/Official is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for players and coaches. The Basketball Instructor/Official will need to build relationships with players, parents, and coaches while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered. Observing, assessing, and assisting our coaches is paramount. The position entails hands-on involvement with practices and games among all age groups and skill levels.

Responsibilities:

• Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including sportsmanship values
• Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
• Assists with refereeing the game portion of the day
• Set up and break down Courts

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication skills
• Basketball officiating, playing, or coaching experience and knowledge
• 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 weekends (for the duration of the season, ~6 weeks)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check