Soccer Head Coach

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation seeks a Soccer Head Coach for its summer camp program, guiding grades 1–8 in skill development and game strategy. You will lead the soccer curriculum, work with Assistant Coaches, and supervise campers in a dynamic camp setting.

The role emphasizes safety, clear communication with staff and families, and the ability to motivate diverse groups of children through engaging drills, scrimmages, and team activities. Compensation starts at $25/hr for the season.

Qualifications

• Prior soccer related head coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in soccer 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day implementation of the soccer program and curriculum as primary instructors of basic and advanced skills.
• Lead and inspire campers from grades 1 through 8 and collaborate with Assistant Coaches and supervision roles.
• Coordinate with supervising staff to guide associates and chaperones during daily activities.
• Execute daily skill and scrimmage sessions as one of the group heads.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and game components.
• Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
• Ensure campers’ welfare and resolve camper-related issues in coordination with camp leadership.
• Arrange in-camp competition programming for campers grades 3 to 11.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements and perform additional contracted duties.

Skills

Head coach experience

Effective communication

Camp leadership

Motivational coaching

Safety awareness

Youth development

Group management

Education

Soccer coaching certification

First Aid/CPR/AED certification

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Soccer Head Coach

Camp Description, Locations, Website

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

Job Title

Soccer Head Coach

Qualifications

• Prior soccer related head coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in the sport of soccer 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 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. (Assistant Coaches, also called Associates, have the dual role of serving as chaperones, supervising and guiding campers through the day‑to‑day activities of the overall camp experience).
• Will 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.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Camp Hours

Monday to Friday from 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.

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!