Responsibilities:
- Manage a team of officials, ensuring games are on time, staff is well trained, provide breaks, and provide conflict management.
- Cultivate a culture with staff, players, and coaches
- Officiate flag football games for youth teams, ensuring a safe and fun environment for all participants.
- Enforce game rules and regulations to maintain fair and competitive play.
- Make accurate and timely calls during games, displaying a comprehensive knowledge of flag football rules and mechanics.
- Maintain control of the game and handle any conflicts or disputes that may arise in a professional and respectful manner.
- Collaborate with coaches and other officials to address any concerns and provide constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Be punctual and reliable, showing up for scheduled games and assignments on time and fully prepared.
- Demonstrate strong leadership skills and act as a positive role model for young athletes.
- Uphold the values of sportsmanship, teamwork, and respect throughout all interactions with players, coaches, and spectators.
Requirements:
- Prior experience as a flag football referee is essential.
- Thorough knowledge of flag football rules and regulations.
- Excellent communication skills and ability to articulate decisions clearly and confidently.
- Strong problem-solving abilities to handle on-field situations efficiently.
- Dependable and punctual with a commitment to attending scheduled games and events.
- Ability to work well with children and maintain a positive and encouraging atmosphere.
- Officiating certification is a plus but not mandatory.
- Flexibility in working weekends and evenings during the youth flag football season.
How to Apply:
If you're ready to make a positive impact on young athletes and contribute to the growth of youth flag football, please submit your resume outlining your experience as a referee and your passion for youth sports.
Join us in promoting a love for the game while fostering a sense of camaraderie and sportsmanship among our youth athletes!
Company Overview:
We are a community-focused organization dedicated to providing a safe and nurturing environment for youth sports. Our mission is to instill a lifelong love for sports, foster essential life skills, and promote healthy physical and mental development in young athletes. As a flag football referee with us, you'll have the opportunity to make a difference in the lives of our youth and contribute to a vibrant sports community.
With over 3.5 million registrations in communities across the country, i9 Sports is the nation's largest multi-sport provider focused solely on high-quality, community-based youth sports programs. We offer youth sports leagues, camps and clinics for kids ages 3 and up in today's most popular sports such as: flag football, soccer, basketball, baseball, volleyball, and lacrosse. To achieve our mission of helping kids succeed in life through sports, i9 Sports provides a youth sports experience unlike any other, teaching the importance of good sportsmanship on the field and in life. We are committed to providing age-appropriate instruction, making sports fun for kids, and convenient for today's busy families. To us, it's The Way Youth Sports Should Be.
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