Youth Sports Volleyball Instructor/Official

Hatchard • Saint Louis, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Volleyball Instructor & Official helps create an exceptional i9 Sports experience for players, parents, and coaches. The Instructor mentors volunteer coaches, teaches age-appropriate volleyball fundamentals, and fosters an encouraging environment where children can develop skills and confidence. The Official keeps games fun, safe, instructional, and fair while promoting sportsmanship and positive competition. This is an active, hands-on role working with players of varied ages and skill levels during practices and game days.

The position requires availability for at least one of these shifts, preferably both: Fridays from 4:45 p.m. to 9:15 p.m. at DuBray Middle School in St. Peters, Missouri, and Sundays from approximately 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in St. Louis, Missouri. Weekend availability is needed throughout each season, which lasts approximately seven weeks.

i9 Sports provides youth leagues, camps, and clinics, emphasizing fun, safety, convenience, and good sportsmanship. The organization aims to help children build confidence, learn life skills, and enjoy returning to sports.

Requirements

• Knowledge of volleyball rules, skills, and gameplay.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Positive, energetic, and dependable approach, 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.
• Ability to pass a National Criminal Background Check.
• Availability for at least one of the listed Friday or Sunday shifts; preferably both.

Nice To Haves

• Previous coaching, playing, or officiating experience.

Responsibilities

• Mentor and support volunteer coaches during practices and game days.
• Teach volleyball fundamentals through age-appropriate instruction and demonstrations.
• Promote sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect.
• Help oversee volleyball 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 throughout games.
• Communicate respectfully with players, coaches, and spectators.
• Serve as a positive ambassador for the i9 Sports experience.

Benefits

• Fun, team-oriented work environment.
• Opportunity to develop coaching and leadership skills while mentoring young athletes.
• Opportunities for advancement into leadership and management roles.
• Access to online training and professional development.
• Flexible weekend schedule.

What This Job Offers

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