2026/2027 Flag Football Coach (Winter/Spring)

Hi-Five Sports Club; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Hi-Five Sports Club in Naperville, IL, is seeking energetic coaches for Winter Flag Football Leagues ages 5–12, with potential openings in other programs. Training will prepare you to lead youth teams on Sundays and create positive, safe experiences.

You will coach drills, provide feedback, and act as a role model; background check required. Applicants should be students or graduates with athletic or coaching interest; passion and reliability are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children aged 5–12.
• Coaching or playing sports is preferred.
• Passionate, energetic, and able to manage groups.
• Willing to complete a background check.

Responsibilities

• Lead small teams of children during practices and games.
• Organize drills, games, and scrimmages for youth.
• Provide constant feedback and coaching to players.
• Be a role model in attitude, behavior and safety.
• Represent the company to parents and community.
• Attend mandatory trainings before the season starts.

Skills

Coaching

Child engagement

Communication

Team leadership

Education

College student or graduate with athletic experience

Job description

Do you LOVE Football? BE ACTIVE! BE A POSITIVE ROLE MODEL!

We are looking for coaches specifically for our Winter Flag Football Leagues for ages 5-12. There may be other opportunities to coach in other programs as well.

Essential Job Functions Include:

• Coaches are responsible for leading, implementing, and instructing small teams of children during practices and games.
• Lead a team of players in organized drills, games, and scrimmages.
• Teach the game of football in a fun and positive way so that children can't wait to come back again.
• Provide constant feedback to the players, always-be-COACHING!
• Take charge of their respective teams and players during the practices and games.
• Assist with officiating if necessary.
• Be a role model to players and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures. Set a good example to children and others in regard to general company procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the company when interacting with parents or community members. Provide parents appropriate feedback and information for their child to have a successful experience. Always and in all ways, present a positive image of the company and yourself.
• We are currently looking for Head Coaches for our Winter Seasons that will be taking place on Sundays.
• Mandatory trainings will occur before the season starts.
• All candidates accepted for the position will be asked to undergo a fingerprinted background check by the Department of Justice.

Requirements:

• Be passionate and energetic about creating positive environments and experiences for children.
• Have an outgoing, energetic attitude, and be confident in teaching, leading, and facilitating discussions with children ages 5 - 12 years old.
• Experience working with and love of children of a variety of ages, abilities, and personalities
• Graduating seniors and college students with athletic and/or team experience.
• Experience playing and/or coaching sports preferred.
• Flexible, takes direction & instruction, takes initiative, and is comfortable in a fast paced, changing environment.
• We are currently looking for Head Coaches for our Winter Seasons that will be taking place on Sundays.
• Mandatory trainings will occur before the season starts.
• All candidates accepted for the position will be asked to undergo a fingerprinted background check by the Department of Justice.

HI-FIVE SPORTS’ mission is to provide the highest quality youth sports programming with the utmost convenience for parents. Everyone at Hi-Five is passionate about the positive results that can be achieved by introducing children to team sports the “Hi-Five” way! We have been proudly providing families with fun and transformative Youth Sports Entertainment for nearly 3 decades.