• Fun Job
• Community Impact
• Competitive salary

• Locations: Venues are located across Columbia, Howard County, Montgomery County
• Upcoming Fall League: Sept 12th – Oct 17th (Note: Rain out/make-up dates run through Nov 1st)
  
  

• Teach young athletes the fundamental skills and techniques of flag football, including passing, catching, route running, and defensive positioning.
• Assist volunteer coaches in executing age-appropriate drills using curriculum and practice plans fully provided by i9 Sports.
• Provide positive, constructive feedback to help players build confidence and improve their game.
• Complete mandatory, financially compensated pre-season training sessions.

• Serve as the on-field official/referee for youth flag football games, ensuring fair play, proper positioning, and adherence to i9 Sports rules.
• Maintain a professional, authoritative, yet approachable and unbiased demeanor on the field.
• Manage game flow smoothly, handling rule explanations and on-field situations with diplomacy and patience.

• Prioritize and ensure the physical and emotional safety of all participants during practices and games (including proper usage of flags and mouthguards).
• Supervise groups of young athletes, keeping energy levels high and maintaining an inclusive, positive team environment.
• Promptly address and report any safety concerns or field conditions.

• Maintain open, professional, and positive communication with parents, participants, and staff.
• Act as an on-field mentor to volunteer parent coaches, helping them manage their teams effectively.

• Experience: Previous experience coaching, playing, or officiating flag football (or tackle football) is required.
• Knowledge: Strong understanding of football rules, terminology, and standard gameplay.
• Soft Skills: High patience, high energy, a positive attitude, and excellent problem-solving skills.
• Communication: Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently interact with children, motivate volunteer coaches, and address parent feedback.
• 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 Saturdays (including potential make-up dates).

• Competitive Pay: Starting compensation is competitive and based on prior experience.
• Paid Training: Get fully compensated for your pre-season preparation and training.
• Professional Growth: Excellent resume-builder for leadership, sports management, education, or coaching careers.
• Impact: A deeply rewarding role where you directly influence youth character development and a love for the game.
• Culture: A supportive, collaborative, and fun team environment.

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, and volleyball. 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.

Our territories are located in Central/Northern Fairfax County VA, Loudoun County VA, Arlington VA, Northwest D.C, and Howard County/Silver Spring MD.

Each franchised location is independently owned and operated and is solely and exclusively responsible for determining local hiring decisions, compensation, benefits, and other terms of employment.