i9 Sports - Loudon & Northern Fairfax, VA·Fairfax County, Virginia
The instructor is responsible for teaching fundamental soccer skills to children and officiating youth matches to ensure fair play. They also supervise participants for safety and mentor volunteer parent coaches to maintain a positive environment.
Community Impact 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 and dedicated Youth Soccer Instructor & Official to join our team and play a pivotal role in the development of young soccer players.
In this dual role, you will be responsible for teaching fundamental soccer skills, officiating games, facilitating practices, and ensuring a fun, safe, and educational experience for all participants. You will work alongside our Volunteer Parent Coaches to make sure every child learns the game in a positive, high-energy environment.
Schedule & Locations This position offers weekend-only shifts (with options available on Saturdays and/or Sundays based on your availability).
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Instruction & Skill Development Teach young athletes the fundamental skills and techniques of soccer, including dribbling, passing, shooting, and defending.
Implement age-appropriate drills and exercises using practice plans provided by i9 Sports.
Provide encouraging, constructive feedback to help players improve their skills and on-field confidence.
Complete mandatory pre-season training sessions.
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Game Officiating Serve as the primary on-field official/referee for youth soccer matches, ensuring fair play and adherence to league rules.
Maintain a professional, authoritative, yet approachable and unbiased demeanor during matches.
Manage game flow smoothly, handling rule explanations and on-field situations with diplomacy and patience.
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Safety & Supervision Prioritize and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games (ensuring proper equipment like shin guards are worn).
Supervise and manage groups of young athletes, maintaining a positive, structured, and inclusive atmosphere.
Promptly address and report any safety concerns or field condition issues.
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Communication & Leadership Maintain open, professional, and effective communication with parents, participants, and fellow staff.
Act as an on-field mentor to volunteer parent coaches, helping them manage their teams effectively.
Experience: Previous experience coaching, playing, or officiating soccer is required.
Strong understanding of soccer rules, field positioning, and standard gameplay regulations.
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Skills: High patience, high energy, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills under pressure.
A deeply rewarding role where you directly influence youth character development and inspire a love for the world's most popular game.
A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.
Candidates must be at least 16 years old with previous experience playing, coaching, or officiating soccer. Requirements include a reliable vehicle, the ability to pass a background check, and a commitment to working consecutive weekends.
Market context
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