Must be over the age of 18 to apply.
Leadership & Game Management
- Oversee a team of officials ensuring all games start on time and staff are properly trained and supported throughout the day.
- Provide scheduled breaks for officials and facilitate in-the-moment conflict resolution when needed.
- Cultivate a positive respectful and inclusive culture among staff players coaches and families.
- Serve as the primary point of contact on game day ensuring a smooth professional and enjoyable experience for all participants.
Venue & Equipment Oversight
- Set up and break down all necessary field equipment ensuring the venue is clean organized and ready for play.
- Conduct pre- and post-event checks to maintain a safe welcoming and professional environment.
- Must be capable of lifting and carrying equipment weighing up to 30 lbs and have no physical limitations that would prevent them from performing the physical duties required for game day operations.
Officiating & Rule Enforcement
- Officiate youth games with a focus on safety fairness and fun.
- Apply game rules consistently and confidently to maintain competitive integrity.
- Make timely accurate calls using sound knowledge of rules and officiating mechanics.
- Maintain control of games handling disputes or concerns respectfully and professionally.
Communication & Collaboration
- Communicate clearly with coaches players and fellow officials before during and after games.
- Address coach or player concerns calmly and constructively supporting continuous improvement.
- Model sportsmanship and integrity at all times promoting a healthy and respectful youth sports environment.
Reliability & Professionalism
- Arrive on time fully prepared for all scheduled assignments.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and serve as a role model for youth athletes and staff.
- Uphold i9 Sports core values of fun inclusivity respect and player-first development in every interaction.
Requirements:
- MUST BE OVER 18
- Prior experience as a soccer referee is essential and should include working with youth athletes.
- Management or leadership experience is requiredpreferably in a sports coaching or event setting.
- Thorough knowledge of soccer rules and regulations with the ability to enforce them consistently and fairly.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to articulate decisions clearly and confidently to players coaches and parents.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to address on-field challenges calmly and effectively.
- Dependable and punctual with a strong commitment to attending all scheduled games and events.
- Comfortable working with children and creating a fun positive and respectful environment.
- Must be flexible and available to work weekends and evenings throughout the season.
- Must be physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and performing field setup and breakdown tasks without limitations.
Company Overview:
We are a community-focused organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth sports. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love for sports foster essential life skills and promote healthy physical and mental development in young athletes. As a LEAD referee with us youll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youth and contribute to a vibrant sports community.
With 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.