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Youth Basketball Instructor/Official

i9 Sports - Loudon & Northern Fairfax, VA·Fairfax County, Virginia

$20 - $22/hr·Part Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·
Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The instructor is responsible for teaching fundamental basketball skills to youth and officiating league games to ensure fair play. They must also manage safety, supervise participants, and coordinate with volunteer parent coaches.

Benefits

Fun Job Competitive salary Opportunity for advancement About i9 Sports i9 Sports is the nation’s first and largest provider of youth sports leagues, camps, and clinics. Our mission is to help kids succeed in life through sports. We offer high-quality, community-focused sports programs for boys and girls ages 3–14 in today’s most popular sports, including flag football, soccer, basketball, volleyball, and t-ball.

About the Job We are seeking an enthusiastic, dedicated Youth Basketball Instructor & Official to join our team and play a pivotal role in the development of young athletes.

In this dual role, you will be responsible for teaching fundamental basketball skills, officiating games, facilitating practices, and ensuring a fun, safe, and educational experience for all participants.

Season Schedule & Locations This position offers weekend shifts only. Candidates must be available to work each weekend of the active season: Saturdays or Sundays Locations: Venues are located across Columbia, Howard County, Montgomery County

Upcoming 2026–2027 Seasons

  • Fall
  • League:
  • Sept 12th -
  • Oct 25th
  • Late
  • Fall
  • League:
  • Nov 7th -
  • Dec 5th
  • Winter
  • League: Jan 9th - Mar 7th

Key Responsibilities

  • 1.
  • Instruction & Skill Development 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.
  • 2.
  • Game Officiating 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.
  • 3.
  • Safety & Supervision 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.
  • 4.
  • Communication & Leadership Maintain open, positive, and effective communication with parents, participants, and fellow staff.
  • Motivate, guide, and manage volunteer parent coaches to ensure league alignment.

Qualifications

Experience: Previous experience coaching, officiating, or playing basketball is required.

Knowledge

Strong understanding of basketball rules, regulations, and gameplay.

Soft

Skills: High patience, enthusiasm, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.

Communication

Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults.

Leadership

  • Ability to confidently manage groups and motivate others (including volunteer coaches).
  • Logistics &
  • Requirements: 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.
  • Benefits &
  • Perks
  • 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.

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 16 years old with previous experience playing, coaching, or officiating basketball. Requirements include a reliable vehicle, the ability to pass a background check, and availability for consecutive weekend shifts.

  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Leadership
  • Patient Communication
  • Child Supervision
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Skill Development
  • Game Officiating
  • Group Management
  • Basketball Coaching

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Salary
$20 - $22/hr
Location
Fairfax County, Virginia
Posted
Jul 9, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

i9 Sports - Loudon & Northern Fairfax, VA

Since 2003, i9 Sports®, the nation's first and largest youth sports league franchise business in the United States, has served 5 million participants at over 1,000 locations across 36 states nationwide. Based in Tampa, Florida, i9 Sports has replaced a high pressure,...

Salary listed on 15 jobs
IndustrySpectator Sports
TypePrivately Held
Size11-50 employees
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