Youth Basketball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports • Fairfax County, VA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

i9 Sports is seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Youth Basketball Instructor & Official to join their team. This dual role involves teaching fundamental basketball skills, officiating games, facilitating practices, and ensuring a fun, safe, and educational experience for all participants. The position is specifically for weekend shifts only, requiring availability for each weekend of the active season (Saturdays or Sundays) in Fairfax County locations such as Reston, Vienna, Fairfax, and Annandale. Upcoming seasons include a Late Fall League (Nov 7th - Dec 5th) and a Winter League (Jan 9th - Mar 7th).

Requirements

• Previous experience coaching, officiating, or playing basketball is required.
• Strong understanding of basketball rules, regulations, and gameplay.
• High patience, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.
• Ability to confidently manage groups and motivate others (including volunteer coaches).
• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Must have a reliable personal vehicle/transportation.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background check.
• Must be extremely reliable, punctual, and committed to working consecutive weekends.

Responsibilities

• Teach young athletes fundamental basketball skills, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.
• Implement age-appropriate drills and exercises using practice plans fully created and provided by i9 Sports.
• Provide encouraging, constructive feedback to help players improve their skills and confidence.
• Complete mandatory, financially compensated pre-season training sessions.
• Serve as the official referee for youth basketball games, ensuring fair play and adherence to league rules.
• Maintain a professional, authoritative, and unbiased demeanor on the court.
• Address rule violations and resolve on-court conflicts with fairness and diplomacy.
• Prioritize and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games.
• Supervise and manage groups of young athletes, maintaining a positive, inclusive, and high-energy atmosphere.
• Promptly address and report any safety concerns or injuries.
• Maintain open, positive, and effective communication with parents, participants, and fellow staff.
• Provide program updates and coordinate schedules via the Connecteam app.
• Motivate, guide, and manage volunteer parent coaches to ensure league alignment.

Benefits

• Community Building
• Coaching Fun
• Competitive Pay: Starting compensation is highly competitive and based on prior experience.
• Paid Training: Get fully compensated for your pre-season preparation.
• Growth Opportunities: Clear pathways for professional development and advancement within the organization.
• Impact: A deeply rewarding role where you directly impact the lives and character development of local youth.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed