WEEKEND LEAD OFFICIAL: Youth Basketball

divh2Youth Sports Lead Official Basketball/h2pWe are seeking a motivated and dependable LEAD Official to oversee game day operations for our weekend programs. This role is responsible for leading a team of officials, ensuring smooth, well-organized events, and creating a positive, fun, and safe experience for all participants. The ideal candidate is a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and is passionate about youth sports development./ph3Leadership Game Day Management/h3ulliLead and support a team of officials, ensuring all games start on time and run efficiently./liliProvide training and ongoing support to new and returning staff./liliManage staff scheduling, rotations, and break periods throughout the day./liliServe as the on-site leader and primary point of contact for all game day operations./liliAddress conflicts or concerns in real-time with professionalism and sound judgment./liliFoster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for staff, players, coaches, and families./li/ulh3Venue Equipment Oversight/h3ulliSet up and break down all equipment required for gameplay./liliEnsure the venue is clean, organized, and fully prepared before the first game./liliConduct routine safety and quality checks before, during, and after events./liliMaintain a professional and welcoming environment for all attendees./liliLift, carry, and transport equipment (up to 30 lbs) as part of game day operations./li/ulh3Communication Team Collaboration/h3ulliCommunicate clearly with coaches, players, parents, and staff./liliProvide constructive feedback and guidance to officials./liliAddress questions or concerns in a calm, respectful, and solutions-focused manner./liliPromote a culture of integrity, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship./li/ulh3Qualifications/h3ulliMust be 21 years of age or older/liliPrior officiating experience required (youth sports preferred)/liliPrevious leadership or management experience required (sports, coaching, or event operations preferred)/liliStrong knowledge of rules and gameplay/liliExcellent communication and conflict resolution skills/liliAbility to remain calm and make decisions under pressure/liliHighly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously/liliDependable, punctual, and team-oriented/liliComfortable working with children and families in a dynamic environment/liliAvailability to work evenings and weekends throughout the season/liliPhysically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and performing setup/breakdown duties/li/ulh3About Us/h3pWe are a community-focused organization dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and supportive youth sports experience. Our mission is to help kids develop confidence, learn life skills, and build a lifelong love of the game. Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely responsible for hiring decisions and employment terms. Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour/ppWith over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nations 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 todays 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 todays busy families. To us, its The Way Youth Sports Should Be./ppEach 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./p/div