Youth Flag Football Instructor

i9 Sports NE Cook County IL; Lincolnwood (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee discounts for family members

Job summary

i9 Sports – Northeast Cook County IL is seeking a Flag Football Instructor to lead practices and instruction for ages 4–14 in the Lincolnwood area, including sites near Devon & Kedzie. You’ll deliver engaging clinics after school and on weekends, guided by structured plans and ongoing support.

Join a fun, team‑oriented program that emphasizes sportsmanship, skill development, and positive role modeling in the community.

Qualifications

• Flag football playing and/or coaching experience (or eagerness to learn and teach fundamentals).
• Comfortable working with kids ages 4–14 and speaking to groups.
• Reliable, positive, and able to work independently.
• Availability for weekend and/or after‑school sessions.
• Reliable transportation preferred; some locations may be accessible via public transit.
• Passion for being a positive role model in the community.

Responsibilities

• Lead engaging, age‑appropriate flag football practices and drills that build fundamentals and confidence
• Teach and model sportsmanship, teamwork, flag football techniques, and a positive attitude
• Communicate practice and game‑day information to families using established tools
• Create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for players and parents—teaching the spirit of the sport where participation and learning come first
• Represent i9 Sports professionally at local venues

Skills

Flag football coaching experience

Children engagement

Reliability

Flexible schedule

Transportation

Positive role model

Job description

Flag Football Instructor – Lincolnwood / Devon & Kedzie Area

Why You’ll Love This Role

• Coach locally in the Lincolnwood area, including sites near Devon & Kedzie
• Opportunities available both on weekends and after school
• A fun, team-based environment focused on kids first
• Flexible scheduling with consistent weekly opportunities
• Build coaching and leadership skills while making a real impact
• Online training, structured practice plans, and ongoing support provided
• Employee program discounts available for family members
• Great fit for educators, college students, former athletes, and coaches looking for meaningful part‑time work

About i9 Sports – Northeast Cook County

i9 Sports is the nation’s largest youth sports league franchise, serving more than 1 million families in 500+ communities nationwide.

Our Northeast Cook County programs serve families across North Side Chicago neighborhoods through the North Shore, with a strong concentration of programs in and around Lincolnwood, including locations near Devon & Kedzie. We offer recreational flag football leagues, camps, and clinics for kids ages 4–14, partnering with local schools, park districts, and community facilities to deliver a positive, well‑organized youth sports experience focused on fun, skill development, and sportsmanship.

Job Summary

The Flag Football Instructor is a hands‑on role leading practices and instruction for youth athletes ages 4–14 at local fields and community facilities primarily in the Lincolnwood area, including sites near Devon & Kedzie and surrounding North Side neighborhoods.

Programs run after school on weekdays and on weekends, offering flexible options that work well alongside school, teaching, or other part‑time commitments.

What You’ll Do

• Lead engaging, age‑appropriate flag football practices and drills that build fundamentals and confidence
• Teach and model sportsmanship, teamwork, flag football techniques, and a positive attitude
• Communicate practice and game‑day information to families using established tools
• Create a safe, welcoming, and fun environment for players and parents—teaching the spirit of the sport where participation and learning come first
• Represent i9 Sports professionally at local venues

Scheduling & Coaching Support

• Hours are flexible but consistent, with opportunities on weekends and after school
• Coaches may work a few hours per week or take on larger weekly commitments
• Coaches are asked to make a good‑faith effort to maintain regular attendance, helping build continuity and a trusting, supportive environment for young athletes
• Defined, detailed practice plans are provided, with flexibility for coaches to bring their own fresh ideas and favorite drills
• Technology platforms help coaches organize schedules, plan practices, and communicate efficiently

What We’re Looking For

• Flag football playing and/or coaching experience (or eagerness to learn and teach fundamentals)
• Comfortable working with kids ages 4–14 and speaking to groups
• Reliable, positive, and able to work independently
• Availability for weekend and/or after‑school sessions
• Reliable transportation preferred; some locations may be accessible via public transit
• Passion for being a positive role model in the community

Programs are held at local fields and community facilities in the Lincolnwood / Devon & Kedzie area, with some nearby North Side locations as needed.