Youth Lead Coach

Key Responsibilities

• Administration and Operations
• Manage day-to-day youth program logistics across camps, leagues, and academies
• Respond to parent, coach, and partner communications in a timely and professional manner
• Maintain participant rosters and registration updates
• Cook up equipment distribution across coaches and locations
• Track schedules, staffing needs, and participation numbers
• Staffing and Coach Management
• Recruit, hire, and onboard seasonal summer coaches
• Train coaches on curriculum, expectations, safety procedures, and professionalism
• Build weekly schedules based on geography, availability, and projected participation
• Be on call when coaches are unavailable or emergencies arise
• Provide oversight and support to coaching staff throughout the season
• Park District and Community Partnerships
• Communicate with park districts regarding camp schedules, participant numbers, and logistics
• Confirm registration totals ahead of each camp
• Send invoices and follow-up materials to park districts
• Help maintain strong relationships with Chicagoland community partners
• Coaching Responsibilities
• Lead or assist at select summer daytime camps
• Coach evening beginner leagues and academy sessions during fall, winter, and spring (typically 1–2 nights weekly)
• Help create a positive, energetic, and developmental environment for athletes

Special Events

• Aid in planning and execution of overnight camp at Northwestern University from June 28 through July 3
• Support staffing, logistics, and camper experience for overnight camp

Ideal Candidate

• Current teacher, school employee, or someone with reliable school-year income seeking supplemental work
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Coaching experience in youth sports required
• Knowledge of ultimate frisbee required
• Comfortable managing emails, scheduling systems, and multiple moving pieces
• Reliable, professional, and solution-oriented
• Able to travel throughout Chicagoland as needed
• Passionate about youth development and growing the sport of ultimate

Schedule

• Summer (Primary Season)
• More consistent weekly workload focused on camps, staffing, logistics, and communication
• Some weekday daytime coaching responsibilities
• Fall / Winter / Spring
• Reduced part-time workload
• Administrative support as needed
• Coaching leagues and academy programs approximately 1–2 evenings per week

Compensation

• Competitive pay based on experience and availability
• Additional coaching compensation for on-field sessions
• Growth opportunity within a rapidly expanding youth sports organization

Why Join Us

• Make a major impact growing youth ultimate frisbee across Chicagoland
• Flexible role ideal for educators and school professionals
• Blend of leadership, operations, and coaching
• Join the Chicago Union community and help shape the next generation of players

Job Questions

• What city do you live in? If Chicago, what neighborhood/zip code?
• When are you available to start working?
• Yes/No: I played ultimate frisbee regularly (competitive or pick-up)
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