Weekend LEAD Soccer Official
Independent Contractor • Wheat Ridge
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Bonus based on performance
- Free uniforms
Must be 21+ to apply | Weekend Availability Required
Youth Sports LEAD Official – [SPORT]
We are seeking a motivated and dependable LEAD Official to oversee gameday operations for our weekend programs. This role is responsible for leading a team of officials, ensuring smooth and organized events, and creating a positive, fun, and safe experience for all participants.
The ideal candidate is a confident leader who thrives in a fast-paced environment, communicates effectively, and is passionate about youth sports development.
Leadership & Game Day Management
- Lead and support a team of officials, ensuring all games start on time and run efficiently.
- Provide training and ongoing support to new and returning staff.
- Manage staff scheduling, rotations, and break periods throughout the day.
- Serve as the on-site leader and primary point of contact for all game day operations.
- Address conflicts or concerns in real-time with professionalism and sound judgment.
- Foster a positive, respectful, and inclusive environment for staff, players, coaches, and families.
Venue & Equipment Oversight
- Set up and break down all equipment required for gameplay.
- Ensure the venue is clean, organized, and fully prepared before the first game.
- Conduct routine safety and quality checks before, during, and after events
- Maintain a professional and welcoming environment for all attendees.
- Lift, carry, and transport equipment (up to 30 lbs) as part of game day operations.
Communication & Team Collaboration
- Communicate clearly with coaches, players, parents, and staff.
- Provide constructive feedback and guidance to officials.
- Address questions or concerns in a calm, respectful, and solutions-focused manner.
- Promote a culture of integrity, teamwork, and positive sportsmanship.
Qualifications
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Prior officiating experience required (youth sports preferred)
- Previous leadership or management experience required (sports, coaching, or event operations preferred)
- Strong knowledge of rules and gameplay
- Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills
- Ability to remain calm and make decisions under pressure
- Highly organized and capable of managing multiple responsibilities simultaneously
- Dependable, punctual, and team-oriented
- Comfortable working with children and families in a dynamic environment
- Availability to work evenings and weekends throughout the season
- Physically capable of lifting up to 30 lbs and performing setup/breakdown duties
About Us
We are a community-focused organization dedicated to providing a fun, safe, and supportive youth sports experience. Our mission is to help kids develop confidence, learn life skills, and build a lifelong love of the game.
Compensation: $20.00 - $22.00 per hour
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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