Youth League Coach

This Is The Perfect Job If You

• Have experience playing ultimate frisbee on a college or club team, and have a passion for the game.
• Are knowledgeable about the skills and tactics of ultimate.
• Have availability to run youth leagues in Chicago and the suburbs throughout the spring.
• Can communicate with players, parents, and program coordinators in a positive manner.
• Have good character and act as a positive role model.
  
  

Description

• Direct, supervise, and organize participants within activities and throughout the program in order to meet the intended player outcomes.
• Apply energy and fun in working with participants through communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement, and empowerment of youth.
• Ensure participants are always properly supervised.
• Be aware of and implement safety guidelines, especially related to COVID-19 procedures.
• Develop and implement activities for participants within the program’s guidelines with help from the program director.
• Use our foundation curriculum to provide a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests and abilities.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety in all activities for participants and staff.
• Provide the daily care of each participant within your supervision including recognition of personal health needs.
• Be alert to participants and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health problems; discuss with Youth Director when appropriate.
• Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to Youth Director.
• Be a role model to participants and staff in your attitude and behavior.
• Follow and uphold all safety and security rules and procedures.
• Set a good example for participants and others regarding general league procedures and practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
• Represent the program when interacting with parents or community members.
• Provide parents appropriate feedback and information as needed for their participants to have a successful experience.
• Follow safety and security protocols when participants are in public while presenting a positive image of the program.
  
  

Additional Responsibilities

• Assign campers to groups, assess their ability to work on different skills, and offer regular feedback to continuously improve performance.
• Check with Youth Director that all necessary forms are in place before a child enters any program, including up-to-date registration packets, waivers, fees, etc.
• Monitor the daily camp enrollment and maintain accurate attendance records for staff and campers.
• Maintain and enforce all league safety rules and policies; recognize, prevent, and correct safety hazards; monitor the health and safety of all campers and staff.
• Ensure that all program equipment and supplies are ordered, available, and properly maintained during the summer
• Act as a key player in problem solving staff/camper issues and parental concerns; be able to identify camper behavior issues and respond with corrective steps
  
  

Dates/Times

March 19th-May 7th, Wednesdays from 5-7pm at Ackerman Park

Locations:

• Glen Ellyn
  
  

Transportation required.

Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience)

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Able to interact with all age levels.
• Experience working with 5-8th grade children required.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (staff management experience a plus).
• Camp experience is a bonus, though not required.
  
  

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class.