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Youth Sports Referee

Raleigh/Wake Forest · On-site$13 – $15
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About this role

Benefits:
  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • Flexible schedule
Benefits/Perks
  • A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun!
  • Build leadership skills and gain management experience
  • Online training opportunities
  • Weekends Only (Saturday and/or Sunday)
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 (coed & all-girls), camps, and training sessions for kids ages 3-15 in today’s most popular sports such as flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and baseball/softball. 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 referee is responsible for providing a superior i9 Sports Experience, enforcing the i9 Sports rulebook during games, keeping kids safe, and being a positive role model for all i9 Sports participants. This individual must be high-energy and have strong communication skills. Ideal candidates will have basic background knowledge of sports, experience working with kids, and a desire to always learn and improve. We are a customer service-oriented company, so those who have had experience “Wowing” customers have a leg up on the competition. We hire referees for flag football, soccer, basketball, and volleyball, with the preference of candidates being comfortable with 2 or more of the listed sports. Online rulebook training and in-person on-field/court training are provided.
Responsibilities
  • Know and master the i9 Sports rulebook for the sport(s) that you ref
  • Arrive on time to each scheduled shift
  • Communicate important game-related information with coaches and players
  • Act as an on-field/court coach to players who commit fouls/penalties
  • Hustle up and down the field/court during games to make the best calls possible
Qualifications
  • Age 16+
  • No prior refereeing experience is required, but having a basic knowledge of sports is preferred
  • Have reliable transportation to and from work
  • Excellent communication skills, especially when dealing with adults
  • 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 (for the full duration of the season, 6-7 weeks)
  • Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check

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
Wake Forest, North Carolina, United States
Websitei9sportsfranchise.com
LinkedInLinkedIn

Top Benefits

  • Free uniforms
  • Training & development
  • Flexible schedule
  • Team-based atmosphere
  • Leadership skills development
  • Management experience

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