Position Description and Candidate Specifications forSummer Camp Volleyball Head CoachCamp Description, Locations, WebsiteWiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.http://www.wizkidscamps.com Job TitleVolleyball Head Coach QualificationsPrior volleyball head coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.Coaching certification in the sport of volleyball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to effectively engage with campers, staff, and leadership.Ability to lead, motivate, and supervise groups of children in an active camp environment.Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.CPR, First Aid, AED, or other applicable safety certification.Experience working with children of varying ages, abilities, and skill levels.Position ResponsibilitiesThe Volleyball Head Coach is responsible for creating the volleyball curriculum and overseeing the day-to-day implementation of the volleyball program for grades 5th through 8th. The Head Coaches play a key role in creating and defining each of the Core Sports programs with Wiz Kids Sports Camps programs and take a visible leadership role at camp. They serve as the primary instructors for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.In addition to leading the volleyball program, the Volleyball Head Coach will work alongside Assistant Coaches and are in a position to offer guidance and feedback. Assistant Coaches, also called Counselor Coaches, have the dual role of serving as a camp counselor, chaperoning, supervising and guiding campers through the day‐to-day activities of the overall camp experience.Assistant Coaches placed in the volleyball program will have a fundamental knowledge of the sport but may not have prior experience with coaching or teaching. Volleyball Director will oversee Assistant Coach development.Serve as head of sport, responsible for execution of daily skill and scrimmage sessions.Develop and lead daily sport-specific drill and game components.Communicate equipment and facility needs to camp leadership staff.Create and maintain collaborative relationships with Assistant Coaches. Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.Arrange in-camp competition programming for campers in grades 5 to 8 against competing programs.Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).Additional duties as contracted.Camp HoursMonday to Thursday 8:30-3:30pm and Friday from 8:30-4:30pm - this is subject to change dependent on camper enrollment and grade class sizes. *Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.EventHomewood-FlossmoorWhitney YoungWestmontStaff OrientationMay 29, 2027June 5, 2027May 22, 2027 (TBD)Camp Move-InJune 4–6, 2027June 11–12, 2027June 4–5, 2027 (TBD)Camp Operation DatesJune 7-August 6, 2027June 14-August 6, 2027June 7-August 6, 2027 (TBD)CompensationStarting at $25/hrApplicationTo apply for this position please open the link below to our career site. Complete the application and it will be sent to the Human Resources department for processing. Why Coach With Wiz Kids?As a Wiz Kids Coach, you'll have the opportunity to turn your passion for sports into meaningful leadership experience while helping campers develop confidence, teamwork, sportsmanship, and athletic skills. You'll strengthen your coaching, communication, group-management, and leadership abilities while taking ownership of your program. Coaches who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities, along with receiving Wiz Kids gear for the summer!https://wizkidscamps.isolvedhire.com/jobs/