Benefits/Perks

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for 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 3-17 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 Senior Sports Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for players and coaches. The Sports Coordinator 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

Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills

Field set up and breakdown for game day events

Organize game day equipment and ensure the cleanliness of the venue

Hands-on involvement with practices and officiate games among all age groups and skill levels

Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development and fun

When needed, lead team (or group) practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development and fun

Responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for players, coaches, and parents

Build relationships with players, parents, and coaches while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered

Teach & demonstrate core concepts including Sportsmanship values

Communicate game day information to players and parents

Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring fun, learning, and safety for all players

Keep time and score during games; manage an age-appropriate level of instruction and competition

Qualifications

Excellent communication skills

Sport-specific coaching and/or officiating experience & 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, Saturdays and/or Sundays, and occasional weekday meetings (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks)

Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

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.