NOW HIRING – FULL-TIME MEMBER OF OUR TEAM!

Hiring for 2026-27 school year

LOCATIONS: Chicago, IL; North Suburbs of Chicago, IL

Since 2007, Game On! has been empowering kids through sports and our coaches have been a large part of our success. Game On! invites all interested parties to review the position descriptions below the ‘Apply’ bubbles. We are confident that your employment experience with Game On! will be the ultimate in rewarding and pure fun. No doubt you will grow as a person, a teacher, and an athlete and come away with cherished memories that will last you a lifetime.

Game On! Sports is looking for high school juniors & seniors, college athletes, coaches, teachers and others who share our passion for sports, fitness, kids and fun to join our staff team.

Athletes who are committed to a summer training schedule who need the flexibility to balance sports training with summer employment, check out the Athletes in Training program!

FULL-TIME Program Director

Game On! Sports 4 Girls, established in 2007, is dedicated to empowering girls through sports. We are currently seeking a qualified Program Director/Lead Coach to lead our multi-sport summer camps and school year programs covering North Chicago and Northern Suburbs.

Join us in shaping the next generation of strong and confident girls through the power of sports. Apply now to make a positive impact with Game On! Sports 4 Girls.

Role Overview

  • Develop new year-round opportunities, including after-school classes, mini camps, clinics, and other revenue-generating programs.
  • Expand our coaching team to cover both summer and school-year needs through diverse recruitment strategies to support program sustainability.
  • Manage program staffing year-round
  • Provide hands-on, year-round coaching in both the Northern Suburbs and North Chicago
  • Provide critical support when it comes to training coaching and directing staff

Responsibilities related to school-year

  • Organize, oversee and help run classes, events, clinics, and parties that cover the northern suburbs all the way into the northern part of Chicago
  • Implement effective recruitment strategies and maintain relationships with key partners
  • Equipment management
  • Organize all school-year programming, including staffing
  • Facility outreach, including building and maintaining relationships with local gyms that can host Game On! programming

Responsibilities related to summer season

  • Support camp preparation and planning, including schedule development
  • Direct a Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls (one location)

Rewards beyond the pay

  • Pass on the gift of sports to girls
  • Impact girls for life through sports
  • Serve as a role model and mentor
  • Support a mission that drives your passion
  • Join a team that asks for and values your thoughts and feedback
  • Fuel your entrepreneurial spirit

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree or higher
  • Coaching, camp directing, and program planning experience
  • Strong communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, and social media recruiting tools
  • Passion for youth sports and athletic background
  • Team player
  • High energy and warm, caring and vibrant personality
  • Must have a car

Compensation

  • Starting at $60,000+ based on experience plus the potential for bonuses

Hybrid: Home office and location-based work sites

Hours:

Weekdays range from 9:00-5:00pm

Occasional weekend hours for events, weekends, and birthday parties

How to Apply

  • Please email your cover letter and resume to info@gameonsports4girls.com.

    School Year Coaches (All locations)

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    Join the Game On! coaching team and empower girls for life through the joy of sports! We’re looking for enthusiastic, responsible coaches to lead a variety of school-year programs for girls, including after-school classes, clinics, birthday parties, and special events. As a Game On! coach, you’ll implement our award-winning, active programming that helps children grow strong—in body, mind, and team—while fostering skills in leadership, sportsmanship, and teamwork.

    This paid position is ideal for college students, high school juniors and seniors, or any adult with a passion for working with kids and a flexible weekday (after-school) and/or weekend schedule. You’ll receive training, lesson plans, equipment, and safety protocols to help you confidently deliver engaging, skill-building sessions in a fun, supportive environment. Opportunities are available in North Chicago neighborhoods and the North Suburbs of Chicago (Glencoe, Wilmette, etc.)

    What You Will Gain:

    • Leadership Experience: Develop your ability to lead and inspire others, gaining valuable skills that translate to any career
    • Communication Skills: Sharpen your ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents, enhancing your professional interaction capabilities
    • Coaching and Teaching: Enhance your coaching skills by working with kids to develop their sports abilities and self-confidence
    • Team Collaboration: Work alongside General Coaches, other Sport Directors as well as Camp Directors to create a positive, organized, and fun camp experience
    • Rewards Galore: Experience the fulfillment of having a lifetime impact on our Game On! Girls

    Desired Skills & Expertise:

    • Experience coaching or teaching kids in the sport
    • Strong athletic background (competitive club, high school or college sport experience is a plus)
    • Passionate about empowering and fostering kids’ growth through sports
    • Excellent communication skills, especially with children
    • Self-motivated, high-energy, and enthusiastic
    • Dynamic team player and responsible role model
    • Strong leadership abilities with the ability to be a team player
    • Organized, responsible, and patient role model

    To learn more about us feel free to browse our website: https://gameonsports4girls.com/

    Pay ranges from $20-$30/hour depending on experience.

    Camp Director (Summer only - all locations)

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    Game On! Sports Camp 4 Girls is dedicated to creating an exceptional, customized, and nurturing summer sports day camp experience for girls. Game On’s mission is to work with girls ages 4 – 14, to develop or enhance their appreciation and appetite for sports & fitness. We recognize that even the slightest bit of progress means confidence and empowerment for our campers. The program is also committed to utilizing the power of sport to teach life skills, positive values and healthy habits. In essence, Game On! harnesses the power of sport to create strong girls in body, mind and team.

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

    • Securing and Maintaining a SAFE & FUN camp environment;
    • Administration and organizational prep prior to the start of the week and each day
    • Managing coaching team
    • Managing day to day operations and camp schedule adjustments 
    • Responsible for creating and maintaining the Game On! environment
    • Maintaining positive facility relations 

    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 young girls through sports
    • Energy comparable to the Energizer Bunny
    • Warm and Dynamic Personality including sense of humor
    • Organized and detail oriented
    • Supreme patience
    • Outstanding communication skills

    Camp Location:

    • Chicago – Walt Disney Magnet School – 4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60613
    • Glencoe – South School, 266 Linden Ave, Glencoe, Illinois 60022

    Camp Dates:

    • Chicago – June 15 – July 31
    • Glencoe main camp: June 15 – August 7
    • Glencoe extension weeks: August 10 – 21

    Hours:

    • Staff – 8:15a.m. to 3:30p.m.
    • Campers – 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

    Days:

    • Monday to Friday

    Pay:

    • $22-$25/hour

    Sports Director (Lead Coach) (Summer only - all locations)

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    Seeking experienced coaches that are looking for a highly impactful and structured all girls multi-sport camp like no other!!! 

    Sports hiring: Volleyball, Soccer, Martial Arts, Softball/Baseball, Field Hockey, Pickleball/Tennis, Flag Football, Basketball, Lacrosse, and Dance

    As a Sport Director (Lead Coach), you will help organize and execute a Game On! Curriculum designed to teach girls grades Pre-K through 8th the fundamentals in your sport. You will focus on creating a fun, engaging, and supportive environment that encourages athletes to grow both in skill & confidence and work closely with camp staff to ensure an empowering camp experience. Directors will lead hands-on lessons, supervise camp activities, and promote the joy of sport through a positive, safe, and energetic atmosphere.

    What You Will Gain:

      • Leadership Experience: Develop your ability to lead and inspire others, gaining valuable skills that translate to any career
      • Communication Skills: Sharpen your ability to communicate effectively with children, staff, and parents, enhancing your professional interaction capabilities
      • Coaching and Teaching: Enhance your coaching skills by working with kids to develop their sports abilities and self-confidence
      • Team Collaboration: Work alongside General Coaches, other Sport Directors as well as Camp Directors to create a positive, organized, and fun camp experience
      • Rewards Galore: Experience the fulfillment of having a lifetime impact on our Game On! Girls

      Desired Skills & Expertise:

      • Experience coaching or teaching kids in the sport
      • Strong athletic background (competitive club, high school or college sport experience is a plus)
      • Passionate about empowering and fostering kids’ growth through sports
      • Excellent communication skills, especially with children
      • Self-motivated, high-energy, and enthusiastic
      • Dynamic team player and responsible role model
      • Strong leadership abilities with the ability to be a team player
      • Organized, responsible, and patient role model

      Camp Locations:

      • Chicago – Walt Disney Magnet School – 4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60613
      • Glencoe – South School – 266 Linden Ave, Glencoe IL 60022

      Camp Dates:

      • Chicago – June 15 – July 31
      • Glencoe main camp season – June 15 – August 7
      • Glencoe extension weeks – August 7 – August 21

      Hours:

      • Staff – 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Campers – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

      Pay: 

      • $18-$22/hour

      Summer Camp Coaches (Counselors - all locations)

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      Join us at Game On! Sports 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 ages 4 – 14, with a deep sense of what it means to be GIRLSTRONG – strong in body, strong in mind and strong in team.

      Coaches will be supervising a group of approximately 6 to 12 girls and assisting Sports Directors as they rotate through various sports stations and other fun activities while fulfilling other assigned responsibilities.

      While sports are our main focus, we also instill and encourage confidence, life skills and values that will prepare our Game On! girls 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 a variety of the following: field hockey, volleyball, basketball, softball, lacrosse, soccer, tennis, pickleball, flag football, rugby, capture the flag, ultimate frisbee, golf, martial arts and more.

      Training, programming, and safety protocols are provided.

      Desired Skills & Expertise:

      • Experience working with kids
      • Strong athletic background
      • Passion for empowering girls through sports
      • Energetic, patient, warm & spirited
      • Responsible and organized
      • Good communicator
      • Team player
      • Great sense of humor

      Camp Locations:

      • Glencoe – South School – 266 Linden Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022
      • Chicago – Walt Disney Magnet School, 4140 N Marine Drive, Chicago, IL 60613

      Camp Dates:

      • Glencoe Main Camp Season – June 15 – August 7
      • Glencoe Extension Weeks – August 10 – August 21
      • Chicago – June 15 – July 31

      Hours:

      • Staff – 8:15a.m. to 3:30p.m.
      • Campers – 9:00a.m. to 3:00p.m.

      Days:

      • Monday to Friday

      Pay:

      • $16-$18/hour depending on experience

      Assistant Camp Director (Summer only - all locations)

      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.

      **Relocation assistance is not provided.

      Camp Locations:

      • Chicago – Walt Disney Magnet School – 4140 N Marine Dr, Chicago, Illinois 60613
      • Glencoe – Weinberg Family Recreation Center – 305 Randolph Street, Glencoe IL 60022
      • Lake Forest – Woodlands Academy of the Sacred Heart – 760 E Westleigh Rd, Lake Forest, Illinois 60045

      Camp Dates:

      • Chicago – June 23 – August 15
      • Glencoe – June 16 – August 8
      • Lake Forest – July 7 – August 15

      Hours:

      • Staff – 8:15 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
      • Campers – 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

      Coach in Training (All locations)

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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. 

       

      Director of Photography (Summer only - all locations)

      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.

      Director of Videography (Summer only - all locations)

      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.

      Customized Internships (all year)

      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 PAID.
      We invite both college and upper class high school students to  participate in our Game On! Internship Program. Examples of customized internships have included combination marketing/coaching; digital media (video and photography)/marketing; and full-time coaching/directing. 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.

      Marketing/Social Media Internship

      Position: Marketing/Social Media Intern
       
      Responsibilities may include:
      • Contributing to the creation of a marketing plan/campaign for our fall programming
      • Creating materials designed to support and promote the fall programming marketing plan/campaign (i.e. social media content including graphics and video, promotional emails, etc.)
      • Creating social media content – primarily video reels and live clips for Instagram, Facebook, and Tiktok with a focus on the Game On! summer camp experience 

      Enhance your resume and portfolio in the following areas:

      • Practical experience with a broad range of social media
      • Content creation
      • Graphic design
      • Writing and communication skills
      • Strategy development, problem solving and creative thinking
      • Team collaboration
      • Internship credit is available if connected with a school program and all requirements are fulfilled
      Desired skills
      • Proficient with Facebook, Instagram and Tiktok and up to date on all trends (corporate experience a plus)
      • Experience with professional branding 
      • Experience working with kids and sports a plus
      • Creative
      • Responsible (with attention to deadlines)
      • Good communicator/writer
      • Experience with Adobe Creative Suite, Canva, or other design/editing programs
            Hiring information
            • Full-time (35 hours per week) or Part-time (20 hours per week) internships available
            • Will need transportation for travel to all camp locations (Chicago – Lakeview, Chicago – West Loop, Glencoe & Lake Forest)
            • Summer camp seasons runs mid-June – mid-August
            • Pay: $16-$18/hour