Toddler Sports Coach

*HIRING For The Outdoor Season(s)!* *ILLINOIS LOCATIONS:* * Champaign - Champaign First Church of the Nazarene (2403 W Kirby Ave, Champaign, IL 61821) *IMPORTANT:* PLEASE ONLY REPLY TO THIS JOB POSTING IF YOU ARE AVAILABLE FOR THE DATES AND TIMES LISTED AT THE LOCATION LISTED.
(Any more than one absence will disqualify you from consideration.
) *Job Title: *Toddler Sports Coach [Ages 2-5] *Compensation: *$17-21/hr _($17/HR Guaranteed for all coaches PLUS up to $4/hour in commission/bonus opportunities based on performance as well!)_ *Specific Hours Needed:* *Saturdays* // 8:40am to 12:15pm *and Wednesdays *// 4:45pm to 7:15pm April 15th to Nov 9th *Paid Training will be provided and scheduled with the regional manager.
* *Note:* You are not required to work all of these days/time slots but those who can attend multiple days will be given priority vs others who can only attend one day per week.
If you have to miss one week due to schedule conflicts, we can make something work but people who can attend the full 6-weeks will be given priority.
Those who will miss MORE than one of the 6-weeks will not be considered.
*Note: *Additional hours may be available randomly throughout the week.
We hold programs all year-round and would like someone interested in a long-term relationship with us.
Successful and effective site coaches will have the opportunity to continue their role each consecutive season.
*About Us* Playpen Sports Academy is a young and fast-growing organization founded in Chicago, IL.
Focused on improving the quality of early childhood development programs based on sport, we offer soccer, baseball, golf, and basketball classes for toddlers ages 2-5 years old.
*Job Description:* As a toddler sports coach, your primary job is to facilitate a fun, energetic, and structured environment for toddlers to learn how to use their bodies and work with others.
The goal of our various sports classes is to provide social, emotional, and motor development opportunities through the use of fun, non-competitive games and activities centered around the respective sport (baseball or soccer).
*This job is perfect for you if:* * *You are a high-energy individual *(If you are quiet or shy this is not the job for you!) * You are looking for some extra cash on top of your current job or school * You are looking for a strong leadership role to add to your resume * You love sports and goofing around on the field.
* You love working in fun environments and working with children! *Job Duties* * Class set-up and preparation.
* Lead various 45-minute sessions with *energy*, *positivity,* and *inclusiveness*.
* Make sure toddlers and parents understand the different games and activities.
* Help parents work with their children in a manner that makes the toddler feel comfortable with the game or activity at hand.
* Provide positive feedback, coaching tips, and words of encouragement to not only the toddlers but parents as well.
* Attend community events & assist in administrative tasks when necessary (additional pay) *Requirements* * *MUST BE A ENERGETIC AND ENTHUSIASTIC INDIVIDUAL!!* * At least a high school junior or older * Some sort of athletic background - preferably high school or collegiate athletics.
* Availability Saturday mornings and two weeknights (depending on location).
* Work patiently with children as young as 24-months to 5 Years (Parents help for under 4) * Some sort of local transportation.
* Experience with kids is not required but is a plus.
* Enjoy having fun! *No coaching experience is required - Training is provided!* (Background Check Required) Job Types: Part-time, Contract Pay: $17.
00 - $21.
00 per hour Schedule: * 4 hour shift * Weekends as needed Work Location: In person