Hi-Five Sports Chicago (Chi-Town Sports) is looking for part-time youth sports coaches with assertive personalities who are creative, organized and love kids to help facilitate various programs such as:

• Birthday Parties
• School Break camps
• After School programs

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree, equivalent, or active enrollment in school
• 10+ years of documented experience playing team sports
• 5+ years of documented experience coaching youth sports
• Ability to have fun while being responsible and a good role model to children
• Availability to work weekends and weekday evenings (when kids are not in school)
• experience in planning sports & physical activity programs and activities for children and experience in implementing and following through on action plans.
• Strong work ethic, take-charge of the room, responsible and accountable by nature, NOT TIMID
• Strong organizational skills
• Good sense of humor
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills

Essential Job Functions

• Facilitate Activities: Organize and run structured sports activities and other interactive games tailored to the age and interests of the children.
• Engage and Energize Children: Use high energy and a fun attitude to keep children excited and engaged throughout the event.
• Safety Management: Monitor children closely to ensure safety and provide a welcoming, inclusive environment.
• Customer Service: Interact with parents and guardians in a friendly, professional manner to ensure all expectations are met.
• Teamwork: Work collaboratively with other staff or hosts to ensure a smooth, efficient event.
• Maintain Equipment: Set up and break down equipment before and after each event.
• Adaptability: Handle unforeseen challenges, such as weather changes or last-minute adjustments to event plans, with professionalism.
• Represent the Company: Maintain a professional, friendly demeanor as the face of the organization.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 4 – 6 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Referral program

Schedule:

• After school
• Choose your own hours
• Day shift
• Night shift
• Weekends as needed
• Year round work

Application Question(s):

• Please list which sports you play(ed) and the highest level you competed at (elementary, high school, college, professional)
• You are assigned to work a Hi-Five birthday party for a 5-year old’s with 15 of his classmates. It is a 60-minute party and you are with another coach. You were not given a party itinerary and given just one basketball. What do you do?
• What is your typical availability on weekday afternoons after 4 PM and weekends between 10 AM – 4 PM?
• If you were running a program that began at 3:30 PM, what time would you arrive at the location? What are the first 2 things you do when you get there?
• What is something you want to say about yourself that isn’t conveyed on your resume?
• What questions do you have about this job?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Sports coaching: 3 years (Required)
• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Chicago, IL (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chicago, IL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road