Summer Camp Coach - Hi-Five Sports Club
Northbrook, IL 60062
About the Job
Coach’s are the primary caregivers for each camper. The Coach is responsible for planning, teaching, coordinating, and carrying out activities and guiding participants in their personal growth and daily living skills.
Current coaching roles are $15-$20 per hour plus tips for parties and can earn up to 20-30 hours per week.
Physical Aspects of the Job::
● Ability to communicate and work with groups participating (age and skill levels) and provide
necessary instruction to participants and staff.
● Ability to observe participant behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety
regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate behavior-management
techniques.
● Ability to observe staff behavior, assess its appropriateness, enforce appropriate safety
regulations and emergency procedures, and apply appropriate management techniques.
● Visual and auditory ability to identify and respond to environmental and other hazards related to the activity.
● Physical ability to respond appropriately to situations requiring first aid. Must be able to assist participants in an emergency (fire, evacuation, illness, or injury) and possess strength and endurance required to maintain constant supervision of participants.
Some physical requirements of a Coach position could be endurance including prolonged standing, some bending, stooping, walking long distances, and stretching; requires eye-hand coordination and manual dexterity to manipulate equipment and camp activities; requires normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate appropriate camper activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; willing to work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and facilities; and with daily exposure to the sun, heat, and outdoor events.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities::
● Understanding of the development needs of youth.
● Ability to relate to youth and adults in a positive manner.
● Demonstrated knowledge and skill in program areas.
Qualifications: (Minimum Education and Experience):
● Must be 18 years of age or high school graduate.
● Must submit health history record and examination form prior to first day of work.
● Ability to interact with all age levels.
Equipment Used::
Coach’s may be asked to use fire protection equipment, washers and dryers, dishwashers, and
specialty program equipment. Some may be asked to drive camp vehicles.
Other Job Duties::
● Provide supervision for participants while being transported to and from camp or during
scheduled field trips off property.
● Contribute to verbal and written evaluations and communication as requested.
● Identify other tasks or duties that this position may be expected to perform but are not necessarily the primary focus of this position.
Essential Job Functions::
1. Assist in the direction, supervision, and organization of participants in their team within
activities and throughout the program in order to meet the intended camper outcomes.
● Apply basic youth development principles in working with participants through
communication, relationship development, respect for diversity, involvement and empowerment of youth.
● Assures participants are always properly supervised.
● Be aware of and implement safety guidelines.
2. Participate in the development and implementation of program activities for participants within the mission and outcomes.
● Responsible for leading or assisting with the teaching of activities.
● Actively participate in all program areas as assigned.
● Provide for a progression of activities within the framework of individual and group interests
and abilities.
● Assist in program areas such as all sports, all camp activities, etc. as directed.
3. 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.
● Ensure that participants receive their medications as directed by Health Care Manager.
● Be alert to participants and staff needs and assist them with personal and/or health
problems; discuss with camp health manager and/or camp director when appropriate.
● Be alert to equipment and facilities to ensure utilization, proper care, and maintenance is
adhered to; report repairs needed promptly to camp director.
4. 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 to participants and others regarding general camp procedures and
practices including sanitation, schedule, and sportsmanship.
5. 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.
Hi-Five Sports’ mission is to provide the highest quality youth sports programming with the utmost convenience for parents. Everyone at Hi-Five is passionate about the positive results that can be achieved by introducing children to team sports the “Hi-Five” way. We have been proudly providing families with fun and transformative Youth Sports Entertainment for nearly 3 decades. Hi-Five’s core focus is on a multi-sport summer camp (Hi-Five Sports Camp). This is an 8-week sports extravaganza that creates valuable lifetime memories for former campers. The remainder of the year is focused on providing leagues, camps, classes and parties for customers with a level of fun, accomplishment and professionalism unmatched by other organizations. Programs can be operated out of Hi-Five Sports Zone facilities as well as at local parks, schools, and community centers. The Hi-Five Sports Zone isn’t your typical sports facility. We’ve designed it specifically with younger children in mind—from the field size, to the height of our hoops, to our lovable mascot, Murphy. Our unique approach to sports programming and birthday parties will give families a memorable and delightful experience. Hi-Five Sports sees team sports as a vehicle for improving the current and future well being of children. Now more than ever, there is an urgent need for children to be physically active and dis-connected from technology. Experiences and skills gained through sports are often forgotten or ignored, and generations of children are missing out on life lessons that would be instrumental to their personal growth.