Youth Sports Basketball Instructor/Official

Hatchard•Blue Bell, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Basketball Instructor & Official helps create a positive experience for players, parents, and coaches. The Instructor mentors volunteer coaches, teaches age-appropriate basketball fundamentals, and encourages children to build skills and confidence. The Official keeps games safe, fun, instructional, and fair while promoting sportsmanship and positive competition. This is an active, hands-on role working with players of different ages and skill levels during practices and game days. The position is based in the Abington, Pennsylvania area and requires Saturday availability, approximately 7 a.m.–4 p.m.; additional Sunday hours may be available. Weekend work is expected throughout each approximately seven-week season. i9 Sports provides community-based youth leagues, camps, and clinics for children ages 3–14. Its programs emphasize fun, safety, convenience, age-appropriate instruction, and good sportsmanship, with the goal of helping children build confidence and life skills through sports.

Requirements

Knowledge of basketball rules, skills, and gameplay.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Positive, energetic, and dependable, with a passion for working with children.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and adapt during game-day situations.
Strong customer service skills and ability to build positive relationships with families and coaches.
Availability to work weekends throughout each season, approximately seven weeks, including Saturdays approximately 7 a.m.–4 p.m.
Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.

Nice To Haves

Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience.

Responsibilities

Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
Teach basketball fundamentals using age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
Help oversee basketball operations so games run safely and on schedule.
Build positive relationships with players, parents, coaches, and fellow staff.
Assist with officiating games when needed.
Set up and break down courts and equipment before and after events.
Maintain a fun, energetic, and encouraging atmosphere for participants.
Officiate games while ensuring player safety and a positive learning environment.
Enforce i9 Sports rules consistently and fairly.
Encourage age-appropriate instruction and competition.
Teach and reinforce sportsmanship during games.
Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.