Baseball Head Coach

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Wiz Kids Camps in Illinois is seeking a Baseball Head Coach for our Summer Camp program. You will teach fundamentals, lead daily drills, and guide campers through activities with safety and enthusiasm.

The role requires prior coaching experience, a safety certification, and strong communication to engage campers, staff, and leadership. Compensation starts at $25/hr, with season orientation and growth opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in baseball at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in baseball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with campers, staff, and leadership.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in a camp environment.
• Commitment to a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Experience developing age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or activities.
• Previous summer camp or youth development experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages and abilities.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental baseball skills and lead advanced routines.
• Oversee a team guiding campers through daily activities.
• Develop and lead daily drills and training components.
• Oversee participant development culminating in team competitions.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve camper-related issues with camp leadership.
• Assist with camp operations including check-in/out, lunches, front desk, etc.
• Comply with safety reporting requirements as applicable.

Skills

Coaching experience

Communication

Leadership

Safety awareness

Camper engagement

Program management

Education

Coaching certification in baseball

Sports Administration degree (preferred)

Job description

Summer Camp Baseball Head Coach

Camp Description and Website

• Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Baseball Head Coach

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in baseball at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in the sport of baseball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• 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.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Position Responsibilities

• The Baseball Head Coach is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced routines.
• The Baseball Head Coach oversees a team that guides campers through the day‑to‑day activities during this activity segment.
• Develop and lead daily activity specific drills and training components.
• Oversees participant development culminating in team competitions.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper-related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Assist with additional camp operations including Camper check in and out, camper lunch, front desk, etc.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).

Camp Hours

Monday to Friday 8:30-4:30pm - this is subject to change dependent on camper enrollment and grade class sizes.

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Event

Homewood-Flossmoor

Whitney Young

Westmont

Staff Orientation

May 29, 2027

June 5, 2027

May 22, 2027 (TBD)

Camp Move-In

June 4–6, 2027

June 11–12, 2027

June 4–5, 2027 (TBD)

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

June 14-August 6, 2027

June 7-August 6, 2027 (TBD)

Compensation

• Starting at $25/hr

Why Coach With Wiz Kids?

As a Wiz Kids Coach, you'll have the opportunity to turn your passion for sports into meaningful leadership experience while helping campers develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athletic skills. You'll strengthen your coaching, communication, group-management, and leadership abilities while taking ownership of your program. Coaches who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities, along with receiving Wiz Kids gear for the summer!

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