Youth Volleyball Instructor/Coach
i9 Sports - Oak Park, Logan Square, Jefferson Park, IL
Location
Chicago, Illinois
Salary
$18 - $22 / HOUR
Quick overview
The instructor will lead youth practices focused on volleyball fundamentals and skill development, and coach teams during games, ensuring fair playing time for all athletes aged 9–14. Responsibilities also include encouraging teamwork, sportsmanship, and communicating positively with players and parents.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have experience playing volleyball at a recreational, school, or club level and possess a positive, energetic personality comfortable leading groups of children. Reliability and commitment to the full season (4-6 weeks) with weekend availability are required.
Job description
Benefits
- Coaching and Leadership Development
- Positive and Fun Work Environment
- Flexible schedule
Youth volleyball instructor / Coach (Part-Time weekend)
Love Volleyball? Enjoy working with kids?
We’re looking for energetic and positive volleyball coaches who want to help young athletes learn the game, build confidence, and have fun.
If you’ve played volleyball at a recreational, high school, or club level and enjoy encouraging kids, this is a great opportunity to gain coaching experience while making a real impact in your community.
Benefits
- / Perks
- Fun, high-energy work environment
- Make a real impact on kids in your community
- Build coaching and leadership skills
- Great part-time weekend job for college students or former athletes
- Training and support provided
About the Role
As a Volleyball Instructor, you will help lead youth practices and game day experiences for athletes ages 9–14.
Depending on the program, you may lead skill-focused training sessions or coach and manage a team during league games. Our goal is simple: create a positive environment where kids can learn volleyball and enjoy the game.
- What You'll Do
- Lead fun practices focused on volleyball fundamentals and skill development
- Coach teams during games, ensuring all players receive fair playing time
- Referee youth games when needed
- Encourage teamwork, confidence, and good sportsmanship
- Help athletes of all skill levels feel included and supported
- Communicate positively with players and parents
- Set up and take down fields and equipment before and after programs
- What We're Looking For
- Experience playing volleyball (recreational, school, or club level)
- Positive, energetic personality
- Comfortable leading groups of kids
- Ability to coach, encourage, and manage a team
- Reliable and able to commit to the full season (4-6 weeks)
- Weekend availability required
- Ideal Candidates
- Former high school or college volleyball players
- College students studying education, sports, or kinesiology
- Coaches looking to gain experience
- Anyone passionate about volleyball and working with kids
Benefits
- Flexible Schedule
- Coaching and Leadership Development
- Positive and Fun Work Environment