Tennis Sport Coordinator

A team-based atmosphere with a focus on Fun! Opportunity to build coaching skills and be a role model for young athletes Weekend-only work that allows for regular career and school schedules 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 Sports Coordinator is responsible for enhancing the i9 Sports Experience for youth tennis players. The Sports Coordinator will need to build relationships with players, parents, and staff while making sure that the instructional aspects of the i9 Sports Experience are delivered. Observing, assessing, and assisting our young athletes is paramount. 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 core concepts including Sportsmanship values Supervise the overall operation of designated sport on game day Consistently demonstrate a positive attitude and superior customer service skills Qualifications Sport-specific coaching experience & knowledge 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 (for the full duration of the season, ~7 weeks) Must be able to pass a National Criminal Background Check Compensation: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour 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. Apply with Indeed (if you already have a resume on Indeed) Or apply here. * required fields First Name * Last Name * Email * Phone * Yes, Text Me! I want to get text messages for this job from i9 Sports - Chicago Northside, IL. How many years of experience do you have playing and/or coaching this sport? * How many years of experience do you have working with children? * Are you available most Sundays during the day and afternoon? * JOIN THE FUN! Make a Difference Work in Sports Have Fun! This job is super nice since I have a full time job during the week. It allows me to work on weekends and make some extra spending cash. I really like the fact that everything is very flexible and there are always ways to move up in the organization. #J-18808-Ljbffr