START A CAREER WITH i9 SPORTS!
i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest youth sports league for 20 years in the United States with over 4 million registrations in more than all across the USA. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports! We provide life long positive impacts on children. Think of when you were playing kids sports, many times you either continued playing or stopped playing because of the staff and coach.
i9 Sports offers youth sports leagues and clinics for kids ages 3-13 in today’s most popular sports such as Flag Football, Soccer, Basketball, Volleyball and (T-Ball) 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. This position will require a person with a passion in sports, kids instruction and having an impact on families lives!
Job Summary
The Sports Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for parents, players and coaches. The Sports Coordinator will work with players, parents, and coaches while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered. Observing, assessing, leading, coaching and ensuring a fun and exciting atmosphere is a huge part of the job. We believe in having fun, encouragement but also keeping it professional. The sports coordinator will work closely with the coaches who are managing the teams as well as managing officials. The position entails hands-on involvement with practices and games among all age groups and skill levels.
Responsibilities
- Empower volunteer coaches to lead practice sessions focusing on fundamentals, skill development, and fun
- Teach, demonstrate and coach core concepts including Sportsmanship values and sport specific practice plays designed by i9 Sports
- Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day
- Work with the officials on game coverage and process improvements
- Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills
- Substitute coach for teams with coaches who miss practices and games
- Report to the Program Directors and Site Coordinators
Qualifications
Excellent communication skillsSport-specific coaching experience & knowledgeKnowledge of other sports like flag football, Tball, soccer, volleyball, basketball (great to have but not required)Highly motivated self-starter; can work independently, solve problems and be productive and proactive on what needs to be doneAwareness & ability to take charge of any situation to ensure the safety of playersPositive attitude and a strong ability to build professional relationshipsAbility to commit every Saturday (7am-2pm) to deliver the programWorked with kids or know how to work with kidsReliable transportation, must own a vehicle and lift up to 25lbs to haul sports equipment and set up on the fieldWHAT YOU GET IF HIRED :
Work with the largest youth sports provider in the countryGet real-life professional hands-on training in communication, business, athletics and overall working with peopleLearning multiple sports through our training program designed by the USA Olympics, USA Football, LA Chargers, LA Clippers and NikeMeet professional sports teamsFun environment, fun culture with other program directors, officials and site coordinators with various experiences and backgrounds to networkOwners that hear their employees on what they want and they respond! Culture is : #1 about the kids #1 about the employees.The culture is Happy Employees = Happy Kids = Win / WinCareer growth track and promotions available with time and performanceSCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY :
This is a year round Saturday program from 7am-2pmWe may have afterschool opportunities from 3pm-5pmWe may have during the week clinics from 5pm-7pmWe have additional work including promotion activities, marketing and operational activities.