Golf Head Coach

Wiz Kids Foundation•Flossmoor, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Golf Head Coach is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy. While assisting the Golf Head Coach, Coaches/Associates chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day-to-day activities of the overall camp experience. The outdoor Golf activities will take place daily at Calumet Country Club Golf Course (Homewood, IL) or one of our satellite locations.

Requirements

Prior Golf related coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with campers, staff, and leadership.
Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Nice To Haves

Coaching certification in the sport of golf or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.

Responsibilities

Teach fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
Chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day-to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
Develop and lead daily sport-specific drill and game components.
Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting.
Additional duties as contracted.