Soccer 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 Soccer Head Coach is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the soccer program and curriculum. Coaches serve as the primary instructors for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy. The Head Coaches should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes ranging from grades 1st through 8th. In addition to leading the soccer program, the Soccer Head Coach will work alongside Assistant Coaches and are in a position to offer guidance and feedback, in addition to functioning as their director supervisor.

Requirements

• Prior soccer related head 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.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Nice To Haves

• Coaching certification in the sport of soccer or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as one of the group heads and is responsible for execution of daily skill and scrimmage sessions.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drill and game components.
• Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Arrange in-camp competition programming for campers grades 3 to 11 against competing programs.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Benefits

• Starting at $25/hr
• Opportunity to turn passion for sports into meaningful leadership experience.
• Help campers develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athletic skills.
• Strengthen coaching, communication, group-management, and leadership abilities.
• Taking ownership of your program.
• Eligibility for recommendation letter support upon successful completion of the season.
• Future return opportunities.
• Wiz Kids gear for the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed