Flag Football Official Jobs

Company Overview
Founded in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports® is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league in the United States with over 1 million registrations in more than 500 communities from New York to Hawaii. Established in 2003 on the principle that the number one reason kids play organized sports is to have fun, not just to become the next draft pick.
i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 3-17 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 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

• Keep time and score during the game; manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Cover coaching for volunteer coaches who don't show up at the assigned time
• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety for all players
• Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Qualifications

• Positive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationships
• Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
• Excellent communication skills
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience (preferred but not required)
• Ability to work a varied work schedule including weekends and some evenings

WHAT YOU GET IF HIRED:

• Learning multiple sports through our training program designed by the USA Olympic committee and Nike
• Get real-life professional hands-on training in communication, business, athletics and overall working with people
• Work with the largest youth sports provider in the country
• Career growth track and promotions available with time and performance
• Fun environment, fun culture with other program directors, area managers and site coordinators
• Owners that hear their employees on what they want and they respond!

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.