Summer Camp Sports Instructor

i9 Sports - West Loop, Wicker Park, Near South, IL; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

i9 Sports in Chicago is seeking energetic individuals to coach kids aged 3–12 during our summer camps and instructional sessions. Ideal candidates should have played a varsity sport and be able to lead practices and manage camp activities, creating a safe and fun learning environment.

Weekday morning availability or Wednesday evenings starting July is required. Join a team dedicated to making sports enjoyable and impactful for young athletes!

Qualifications

• Played varsity level sports in soccer, football, baseball, softball, or basketball.
• Confident leader capable of managing a group of kids.
• Available Wednesday nights or weekday mornings.

Responsibilities

• Lead skills-based practices and drills.
• Organize and manage summer camp activities.
• Referee games and ensure a positive learning environment.
• Create a safe and encouraging atmosphere for kids and parents.

Skills

Leadership

Sports knowledge (soccer, football, baseball, softball, basketball)

Job description

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Love sports? Played minimum varsity high school in either soccer or football or softball or baseball or basketball? Spend some time coaching kids (ages 3–12) in our fun, positive sports summer camps and instructional sessions. Whether you are running a fast‑paced summer camp morning or instructing a sport on Wednesday evening, you’ll lead practices, be the friendly teaching referee during games, ensure fun, and be a role model while keeping safety first. Weekday mornings throughout July and/or Wednesday evenings.

Why You’ll Love This Job

• Make a difference for young athletes
• Fun, team‑oriented atmosphere — no desk work!
• Online training provided
• Focus on fun, safety, and sportsmanship

What You’ll Do

• Lead skills‑based practices and drills.
• Help run summer camp activities, including organizing groups, managing transitions, keeping kids engaged, and creating an energetic, fun environment throughout the morning
• Referee games, with an emphasis on learning the game and adjusting to the age level of players
• Create a safe, positive, and encouraging environment for kids and parents

What We’re Looking For

• Played soccer, football, baseball, softball, or basketball at varsity high school level or higher.
• Confident leader who can take charge of a group of kids
• Available either Wednesday nights 4:30-8:15 beginning July 1 (instructional sessions) or Weekday mornings 8:30-12:00 beginning July 6 (summer morning daycamps)

About Us

i9 Sports® is the nation’s largest youth sports league franchise, with a mission to make sports fun, safe, and convenient for families. Our Chicago leagues are run by a youth development veteran and parent who believes sports should always be about learning, playing, and smiling.

Location: Wicker Park, Chicago