Basketball Official

Official Position

Benefits/Perks:

A 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

Company Overview:

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 by Frank Fiume on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not to become the next draft pick. i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-7 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. It's the way youth sports should be.

Job Summary:

The Official is a critical role on 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 environment 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

Qualifications:

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience

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 weekends and some evenings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour