Youth Sports Coach — Flexible Hours, Growth & Perks

Lakeshore Sport and Fitness; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) (eligibility requirements apply

Paid leave under the Chicago PaidLeave

Complimentary club membership, childca

Job summary

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago is seeking energetic Youth Sports Instructors to lead classes and programs in basketball, soccer, tumbling, or other youth sports. You’ll help kids build skills, confidence, and a love for being active in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.

This flexible role welcomes coaches, former athletes, PE teachers, gymnastics instructors, and youth sports enthusiasts. Pay is per session, with after-school and weekend hours; part-time benefits include 401(k)

Qualifications

• Experience playing, coaching, or teaching basketball, soccer, tumbling, or another youth sport
• A love for working with kids of all ages, including toddlers and preschoolers
• High energy, patience, creativity, and a positive coaching style
• Dependability and strong communication skills
• Availability for after-school hours, weekends, and/or school breaks based on your class schedule
• Coaching, teaching, or sport-specific certifications are a plus
• CPR/First Aid certification preferred (or willingness to obtain)

Responsibilities

• Teach youth sports classes and programs in your area of expertise
• Plan age-appropriate lessons, drills, and games that build skills and keep kids engaged
• Keep every class safe, organized, positive, and fun
• Encourage teamwork, sportsmanship, and confidence
• Communicate with parents about their child’s progress, warmly and professionally
• Support camps, clinics, and special youth sports events as needed
• Work with the Children’s Programming team on schedules and program growth

Skills

Basketball

Soccer

Tumbling

Coaching

Teaching

Communication

Patience

Education

Coaching certification

CPR/First Aid certification

Job description

Lakeshore Sport & Fitness in Chicago is seeking energetic Youth Sports Instructors to lead classes and programs in basketball, soccer, tumbling, or other youth sports. You’ll help kids build skills, confidence, and a love for being active in a safe, fun, and encouraging environment.

This flexible role welcomes coaches, former athletes, PE teachers, gymnastics instructors, and youth sports enthusiasts. Pay is per session, with after-school and weekend hours; part-time benefits include 401(k)