Extended Day Coordinator, Cubs Baseball Summer Camps: 2025-3620

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps • Chicago, IL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Chicago Cubs Baseball Camps offer summer baseball experiences for children aged 5-13, focusing on learning the game, celebrating Cubs traditions, and fostering a sense of belonging. The Extended Day Coordinator leads the afternoon extended-day program, ensuring it runs smoothly and maintains the quality and care of the core camp day. This role is a key part of the site leadership team, partnering with site leadership to support staff, maintain continuity, and ensure a positive experience for campers and families during the aftercare program.

Requirements

• At least 20 years old with two years of undergraduate coursework or equivalent professional experience.
• Experience working with children in a camp, school, or youth sport program.
• Comfortable supporting and guiding other staff members.
• Organized, dependable, and confident managing schedules and transitions.
• Calm, clear communicator with families and teammates.
• Possess or able to obtain valid CPR/First Aid Certification prior to the start of camp.
• Enthusiastic about delivering top-quality programming and brand presentation, making a positive impact on the lives of children, families, and coaches.
• Ability to remain standing for extended periods, walk or run quickly across large outdoor fields, and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment.
• Committed to adhering to the Cubs Summer Camp Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones for the duration of your shift.
• Must have reliable transportation to get to site each day.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key member of the site leadership team, leading the extended-day experience and supporting continuity of the camp day.
• Lead fun, engaging, and age-appropriate aftercare activities while creating a structured, positive environment where campers feel safe, supported, and excited to stay engaged.
• Partner with the Site Director to staff, schedule, and support extended-day programming and small-group lessons, ensuring coaches are prepared and following the provided lessons curriculum and plans.
• Collaborate with the Safety & Operations Coordinator to support equipment setup, materials readiness, and space preparation for aftercare.
• Monitor and maintain extended-day materials and equipment throughout the summer, supporting storage, lock-up, and end-of-day organization.
• Oversee camper check-out procedures and ensure safe, accurate dismissal.
• Communicate clearly and professionally with families during extended-day interactions, helping them feel confident in their camper’s experience.
• Communicate regularly with Headquarters regarding extended-day updates and provide an end-of-day all-clear when programming concludes.
• Follow all camp safety protocols and actively support camper wellbeing.
• Represent the Chicago Cubs and Headfirst with professionalism, energy, and care while on site and in uniform.
• Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support a smooth, high-quality camp experience.

Benefits

• Work in baseball, being active and outdoors all summer in the Chicagoland area.
• Exclusive access to Wrigley Field and a Meet & Greet with Cubs players while leading campers through stadium visits as part of the camp experience.
• Ability to earn middle and end of season awards.
• Build valuable experience representing a global brand.
• Join an incredible team of like-minded, passionate people.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree