Soccer Official Jobs

Benefits/Perks

• Online training opportunities
• Be a role model for athletes
• A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

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 3-17 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. What does your company do?
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

• Assist with field set-up and breakdown.
• Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values
• Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety for all players
• 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

• Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently & solve problems
• Awareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of players
• Excellent communication skills
• Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check
• Sport-specific officiating, playing, or coaching experience
• 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)

Fall season will begin September 16th and run for 7 weeks each Saturday. (No games October 14th) Looking for candidates willing to commit to the 7 week season. Typical day will begin with set-up at 7:30am and ends between 12:00-2:00pm. Officials will referee multiple games throughout the day. Officiating experience in preferred but not required.
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.