Track Head Coach
About The Position
Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Track Head Coach is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum. Coaches serve as the primary instructors for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy. Coaches should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes ranging from grades 1st through 8th. The Track Head Coach will work alongside junior group staff members (also called Associates). Will serve as one of the group heads and is responsible for execution of daily skill development sessions.
Requirements
- Prior track 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.
- 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 track or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
- Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills.
- 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 1 to 8 against competing programs.
- Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
- Additional duties as contracted.
Benefits
- Wiz Kids gear for the summer!
- Recommendation letter support
- Future return opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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