Weekend Youth Basketball Referee

Albuquerque · On-site$12 – $15

About this role

Benefits:
  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule
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.

Company at a glance

Since 2003, i9 Sports®, the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States, has served 5 million participants at over 1,000 locations across 36 states nationwide. Based in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports has replaced a high pressure, adult-centered experience with an athlete-first model that shifts the focus from win-at-all-costs to fun programs that prioritize skill-development.

Customers enjoy the i9 Sports Experience which emphasizes skill-development for all ages and skill-levels that is fun for kids and convenient for busy families. It's the Way Youth Sports Should Be®.

With 20 consecutive years of record-revenue, franchise owners offer youth sports programs for boys and girls in popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, tennis, and lacrosse. i9 Sports is ranked in Entrepreneur’s prestigious list of top 500 franchises, featured as a top 100 Game Changer by Franchise Dictionary, and selected as a Project Play Champion by the Aspen Institute for taking meaningful actions to encourage multi-sport sampling and help grow national youth sports participation rates.

To learn more about i9 Sports youth sports programs and locations, visit www.i9sports.com. For more information on i9 Sports franchising opportunities, visit www.i9sportsfranchise.com.

Founded2003
Team Size11-50 employees
WorkspaceOn-site
IndustrySpectator Sports
Location
Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States

Top Benefits

  • Training & development
  • Employee discounts
  • Flexible schedule

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