Soccer Official

i9 Sports NE Cook County IL -

Benefits / Perks

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!

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  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

Understand & enforce the i9 Sports rules books ensuring a fun, learning, and safety 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