Starting pay rate: $12.00 per Hour
Job Type: Part-Time Contractor (Weekend Shifts)
Job Location: Albuquerque & Rio Rancho Area
Job Summary
Join i9 Sports as a Weekend Basketball Official and make a slam-dunk impact on young athletes' lives. More than just calling fouls, you'll be a mentor, coach, and role model, creating a dynamic, fair, and fun environment where kids can develop their skills and love for the game.
Responsibilities
- Enforce i9 Sports rules to create a fun, safe, and educational experience for all players.
- Teach and demonstrate core concepts, emphasizing sportsmanship and fair play.
- Efficiently set up and break down practice and game equipment.
- Keep accurate time and score during games, adjusting instruction and competition to suit the players' age group.
- Maintain a consistently positive attitude and provide exceptional customer service to players, families, and colleagues.
- Support volunteer coaches by leading drills, answering questions, and fostering a collaborative coaching environment.
Qualifications/Requirements
- Effectively interact with players, coaches, and spectators through clear, positive, and engaging communication.
- Possess at least 2 years of experience as a player, coach, or official in the specific sport.
- Demonstrate initiative and the ability to work independently to address challenges that arise.
- Prioritize player safety by taking decisive action and demonstrating proactive awareness in any situation.
- Maintain a cheerful and encouraging attitude while building strong relationships with players, coaches, and families.
- Demonstrate the ability to work a varied schedule, including weekends and evenings, for the full season (approximately 7 weeks).
- Possess a smartphone with internet access.
- Must pass a National Criminal Background Check.
We offer a competitive hourly rate and a fulfilling opportunity to contribute to the basketball community. Join our team and help create memorable experiences for players, coaches, and fans alike.
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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.