Summer Basketball Head Coach & Camp Leader

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 29,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Wiz Kids gear

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation in the Chicago area seeks a Basketball Head Coach for Wiz Kids Sports Camps. You will teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills, guide campers through daily activities, and lead drills and training components to promote development among participants.

The role requires prior youth coaching experience and a commitment to safety, inclusion, and positive supervision. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred, with competitive wages and potential for future seasons.

Qualifications

• Experience coaching basketball at elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification or advanced degree in related field preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.
• Commitment to safe, positive, inclusive environment for all campers.
• Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or activities.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED, or other safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills as well as more advanced routines.
• Oversee a team that guides campers through daily 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 with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Basketball coaching

Communication skills

Leadership/supervision

Safety commitment

Drill development

Youth engagement

Camp experience

CPR/First Aid certified

Education

Coaching certification in basketball

Advanced degree in Sports Administration

Job description

Wiz Kids Foundation in the Chicago area seeks a Basketball Head Coach for Wiz Kids Sports Camps. You will teach fundamental and advanced basketball skills, guide campers through daily activities, and lead drills and training components to promote development among participants.

The role requires prior youth coaching experience and a commitment to safety, inclusion, and positive supervision. CPR/First Aid certification is preferred, with competitive wages and potential for future seasons.