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Get a feel for the Game On! Coaching experience here: https://youtu.be/z6Q-GoSxuhE

Join us at Game On! Sports and become part of a coaching team dedicated to empowering kids for life through sports. Find the reward and joy in helping us to implement our award-winning active programming that leaves girls and boys, ages 4 – 14, with a deep sense of what it means to be STRONG – strong in body, strong in mind and strong in team.

Coaching opportunities include the following on-site after-school classes, Home 2 Home sessions that brings our multi-sport experience right to the homes of kids in need of active outdoor engagement, birthday parties, Proud to Throw Clinics, day off events, and more.

This paid instructing position is perfect for high school students (juniors and seniors), college students, or any adult with spare time that desires to bring the joys of sports and other active and creative endeavors to kids on weekdays (after-school hours) and weekend hours if desired.

Training, programming, equipment and safety protocols are provided.

*Note that conditions are subject to change due to COVID restrictions and/or requirements.

Desired Skills & Expertise:

• Experience working with kids
• Strong athletic background
• A passion for sports and working with kids
• A keen understanding of and passion for the empowerment of kids through sports
• Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
• Responsible and organized
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Great sense of humor
• Great references

  **Relocation assistance is not provided.

Pay starts at $20/hour.

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The Camp Director’s responsibility is to execute the mission of Game On! every day at camp, in addition to creating the spirited and team-oriented atmosphere and energy we are known for. Specifically, a Director’s responsibility would include the following:

• Securing and maintaining a SAFE & FUN camp environment
• Serving as the ultimate role model for staff and campers
• Creating a contagious energy and spirit that carries through each and every camp day
• Organizing and executing daily camp schedule including morning team stations and afternoon optionals
• Organizing and executing special camp events and theme week activities
• Coordinating and managing camp field trips
• Managing and motivating camp staff
• Interacting with campers
• Forging relationships with campers and camp families
• Coordinating equipment needs and maintaining equipment
• Maintaining good relations with facility host
• Taking quality care of facility property
• Birthday card project and other creative endeavors
• Potential for involvement in Game On! events during school year
• Potential for aiding in the marketing of Game On! year-round

Some of the criteria we look for in a Camp Director:

• Strong athletic background a plus
• Current involvement in sports and fitness
• Extensive experience in coaching or teaching kids
• Extensive experience in management and leadership
• Self motivated
• Strong desire to empower boys through sports
• High energy
• Warm and dynamic personality including sense of humor
• Organized and detail oriented
• Networked in community a plus
• Supreme patience
• Outstanding communication skills
• A keen understanding of the benefits of sports in the lives of kids
• Superb references

Training and safety protocols are provided.

Pay range is $16 – $22/hour depending on the position applying for and experience.

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Depending upon the particular campsite, Game On! hires Sports Directors in Tennis, Basketball, Flag Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Baseball/Softball, Lacrosse, and Field Hockey. A Sports Director will execute provided lessons, designed to help girls, grades K through 8th, to learn the fundamentals & grow as an athlete in the specific sport. With a focus on fun & the joy of sport, directors will supervise and provide hands-on teaching. Sports Directors will also play an integral role in creating a safe, spirited and warm camp environment, with substantial involvement in all other facets of the “Game On! camp” experience as per direction from the camp Directors.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Experience coaching and teaching young kids in the particular sport
  Strong Athletic background (competitive, higher level experience in the sport is a plus)
• A keen understanding of and passion for the empowerment of kids through sports
• Current involvement in sports and fitness
• Love for sports and kids
• Strong communication skills especially when it comes to kids
• Self Motivated
• High energy
• Warm and Dynamic Personality including sense of humor
• Strong leadership capabilities balanced by the ability to be a team player
• Supreme patience
• Organized and responsible
• Team player
• Role model
• Great references

Training, programming help, and safety protocols are provided.

Pay range is $16 – $22/hour depending on the position applying for and experience.

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Join us at Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls and become part of a unique summer day camp coaching team dedicated to empowering girls for life through sports. Find the reward and joy in helping us to implement our award-winning active, multi-sport programming that leaves girls K-8th with a deep sense of what it means to be STRONG – strong in body, strong in mind and strong in team.

Coaches will supervise a group of approximately 8 to 12 girls as they rotate through various sports stations and other fun activities, attend field trips, and fulfill other assigned responsibilities.

While sports is our main focus, we also instill and encourage confidence, life skills and values that will prepare our Game On! campers for a healthy, productive and active life. By the way, we can get pretty crazy as well with water wars, minute-to-win-it contests, and watermelon eating contests. Our Game On! summers are pure fun and incredibly rewarding for our staff. A day at Game On! might include field hockey, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, football, rugby, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, golf, martial arts and so much more.

Training, programming, and safety protocols are provided.

*Note that conditions are subject to change due to COVID restrictions and/or requirements.

Desired Skills & Expertise

• Experience working with kids
• Strong athletic background
• A passion for sports and working with kids
• A keen understanding of and passion for the empowerment of girls through sports
• Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
• Responsible and organized
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Great sense of humor
• Great references

Pay range is $16-$22/hour depending on the position applying for and experience.

Game On! Assistant Directors will report to the Camp Director and assume any and all roles and responsibilities delegated by the Director. Typically the Director and Assistant Directors will work closely as a team, with the Director technically taking on overall responsibility. Consequently, we look for the Assistant Director to possess most of the same qualifications as the Director. (See above.) Assistant Directors may also take on the role of a Sports Director when appropriate.

Training, programming help, and safety protocols are provided.

*Note that conditions are subject to change due to COVID restrictions and/or requirements.

**Relocation assistance is not provided.

***Please note that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to join our team.

Coach in Training

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The Game On! Coach in Training Program welcomes students entering their freshman and sophomore years in high school who are looking for special training that prepares them for working with and impacting girls through sports. Participation in the program offers an advantage toward becoming a Game On! Coach or Sports Director prior to their senior year and not only promotes growth as a leader but assures a most active and fun summer. 

CIT PROGRAM BENEFITS:

• Develop and polish leadership and youth coaching skills
• Structured training program that offers a weekly progression related to observation, assisting, co-leading and direct leading
• Curriculum and scheduled discussion devoted to the following coaching traits: instruction, problem-solving, command, environment and coaching style
• Shadowing and learning from veteran sports directors and general coaches
• Train with role models and respected professionals who have spent years devoted to passing on the gift of sports to girls
• Flexible multi-week options (minimum of 4 weeks required for program completion)

Open to 9th and 10th grade high school students

 WHO SHOULD APPLY:

• Athletes who are passionate about passing on the gift of sports to girls and appreciate the opportunity to become trusted role models
• Students who are considering a career of any type that involves working with youth
• Students who are looking to hone their leadership and coaching skills
• Athletes and students looking for an active summer full of energy, fun, learning and bonding

CITs pay ½ tuition and must go through an application process to be considered. When ready to register click on the location you are interested in and follow the steps to register and select the CIT option. Chicago CITs click here

Our Director of Photography will help to capture our visual essence, creating daily albums and working on other fun and challenging creative projects while bonding with campers and staff. Past Directors have considered this position to be an invaluable portfolio builder that offers exposure to hundreds of young families spread throughout the Chicago area, not to mention fun and rewarding.
Desired Skills & Expertise
• Experience working with young kids
• A keen understanding of & passion for the Game On! mission
• Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
• Responsible and organized
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Great sense of humor
• Great references
• Creative
• Experience with branding on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Experienced with photo editing software
• Experience with sports and action photography
To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and work samples to info@gameonsports4girls.com.
*Please note that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to join our team.
Coaches will supervise a group of approximately 8 to 12 kids as they rotate through various sports stations and other fun activities, attend field trips, and fulfill other assigned responsibilities.

While sports is our main focus, we also instill and encourage confidence, life skills and values that will prepare our Game On! campers for a healthy, productive and active life. By the way, we can get pretty crazy as well with water wars, minute-to-win-it contests, and watermelon eating contests. Our Game On! summers are pure fun and incredibly rewarding for our staff. A day at Game On! might include field hockey, volleyball, basketball, baseball/softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, football, rugby, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, golf, martial arts and so much more.

Training, programming, and safety protocols are provided.

*Note that conditions are subject to change due to COVID restrictions and/or requirements.

Desired Skills & Expertise

Experience working with kids
Strong athletic background
A passion for sports and working with kids
A keen understanding of and passion for the empowerment of girls through sports
Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
Responsible and organized
Good communicator
Team player
Great sense of humor
Great references
**Relocation assistance is not provided.

*Please note that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to join our team.

Our Director of Videography will be part of a team that helps to capture our visual essence. Projects will include creating weekly short montages for our Huddle Newsletter, an end-of-camp memories video, sports instruction video, and other fun, creative projects while bonding with campers and staff. Past Directors have considered this position to be an invaluable portfolio builder that offers exposure to hundreds of young families spread throughout the Chicago area, not to mention fun and rewarding.

Desired Skills & Expertise
• Experience working with young kids
• A keen understanding of & passion for the Game On! mission
• Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
• Responsible and organized
• Good communicator
• Team player
• Great sense of humor
• Great references
• Creative
• Experience with branding on social media (Facebook, Instagram, Twitter)
• Experienced with video editing software
• Experience with sports videography

To apply, please send a cover letter, resume and work samples to info@gameonsports4girls.com.

*Please note that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to join our team.

Game On! welcomes the opportunity to work with university programs that will award school credit upon completion of the internship. All Game On! internships are unpaid.

We have had many college students participate in our Game On! Internship Program through the years. Examples of customized internships have included combination marketing/coaching; digital media (video and photography)/marketing; non-profit; and full-time coaching. We are very flexible in terms of matching career interests and Game On! internship experience. To apply, please send a cover letter and resume to info@gameonsports4girls.com.

*Please note that you must be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 in order to join our team.