Youth Sports Instructor

Job Opportunity: Sport Instructor

Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports is the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States with over 5 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 3-14 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. It's the way youth sports should be!

Job Summary

The Sport Instructor is responsible for promoting the culture and i9 Sports Experience in the NW Metro Minneapolis area. They should have a good working knowledge of sports, enjoy working with kids, and strive to offer superior customer service. The Sports Specialist will serve as a knowledge resource to the Sport Coordinator and volunteer coaches, ensuring they have everything required to facilitate a great experience for the kids. Flexibility is essential as the role will require wearing multiple hats throughout the season. The responsibilities will vary, so an ideal candidate should be comfortable in adapting to shifting priorities and willing to work in more than one sport. Additionally, the Sports Specialist will need to fill in as a coach or official as required, as well as assist in the set up and tear down of game day operations. Positions available for soccer, flag football, baseball, and basketball.

Responsibilities

• Consistently demonstrate enthusiasm and a positive attitude
• Provide superior customer service
• Assist volunteer coaches in facilitating practice sessions focused on fundamentals, skill development, and having fun
• Assume the role of a coach or official as required
• Assist in game day field set up and tear down
• Proactively communicate and escalate any potential issues to the Sport Coordinator or Site Manager

Qualifications

• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific coaching experience and knowledge
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently and solve problems
• Aptitude to fulfill a number of different tasks on game days
• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• Ability to work on Saturday 4 -6 hours (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

Compensation: $18.00 per hour

With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, 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, volleyball, and lacrosse. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides 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. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be.