Volleyball Head Coach - Lead & Inspire at Summer Camp

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Recommendation letters

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation in Illinois is seeking a Volleyball Head Coach for 5th–8th grade summer camps. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-3:30 and Friday 8:30-4:30. Starting at $25/hr, this part-time seasonal role includes coaching, curriculum oversight, and leadership of the volleyball program.

You will design drills, lead sessions with assistant coaches, ensure camper safety, and foster a positive, inclusive camp environment. Previous head-coach experience and CPR/First Aid are preferred.

Qualifications

• Prior volleyball head coaching experience at elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification or advanced degree in Sports Administration preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with campers, staff, leaders.
• Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in camp.
• Commitment to a safe, positive, inclusive and engaging environment for campers.
• Experience developing drills, practices, games, or activities.
• Summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• CPR, First Aid, AED or safety certification.
• Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.

Responsibilities

• Create volleyball curriculum and oversee day-to-day implementation for grades 5–8.
• Lead with Assistant Coaches; provide guidance and feedback.
• Oversee Assistant Coach development by Volleyball Director.
• Serve as head of sport, executing daily skill and scrimmage sessions.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and game components.
• Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership.
• Maintain collaborative relationships with Assistant Coaches.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve issues with camp leadership.
• Arrange in-camp competition programming for campers in grades 5–8.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Volleyball coaching

Coaching cert

Communication

Team leadership

Safety & inclusion

Drill design

Camp experience

CPR/First Aid

Age-group experience

Education

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Wiz Kids Foundation in Illinois is seeking a Volleyball Head Coach for 5th–8th grade summer camps. Hours: Monday-Thursday 8:30-3:30 and Friday 8:30-4:30. Starting at $25/hr, this part-time seasonal role includes coaching, curriculum oversight, and leadership of the volleyball program.

You will design drills, lead sessions with assistant coaches, ensure camper safety, and foster a positive, inclusive camp environment. Previous head-coach experience and CPR/First Aid are preferred.