Coach, Cubs Baseball Summer Camps in Chicago Metro Area, Illinois | Careers at Chicago Cubs - Headfirst Professional Sports Camps

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The Position

Chicago Cubs Summer Camps is five days of fun, baseball instruction, and competition within our custom-built curriculum for all children ages 5-13. We are looking for baseball coaches who attack each day with enthusiasm for the sport and the opportunity to inspire youth players, unlocking their personal best. These coaches possess the ability to communicate and connect with a variety of ages, interests, and skill levels while approaching each day’s unique challenges with energy, and patience. We provide the training, baseball curriculum & daily camp schedules along with all equipment for a successful camp day but need you to bring camp to life with your enthusiasm, dedication and un-matched energy.

What You'll Do

• Mentor, coach and guide a team of campers through pre-written baseball curriculum and game play, fostering a respectful and positive atmosphere, while engaging campers throughout the day with high energy, integrity and passion.
• Nurture physical, social & emotional safety of all campers by consistently implementing all camp protocols, forming connections with each camper within your group and fostering a supportive team environment
• Represent the Cubs professionally and respectfully throughout all facets of your day to campers, parents, site and facility partners and any guests you encounter while on the clock and in uniform.
• Be a loyal, dedicated and responsible team member who consistently shows up on time and ready to work for the campers and the rest of your team.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned by camp leadership.

About You

• Experience playing and/or coaching baseball and/or softball (2 years at a competitive level – high school, college and beyond - viewed favorably).
• Experience working with children in a camp, school or sport setting (2 years preferred).
• Passionate about baseball and making a positive impact in the lives of children and families.
• Committed to the camp’s mission, program quality, and a supportive team environment throughout the camp season.
• Diligent, reliable and willing to learn.
• Able to remain upright and standing for multiple hours at a time, to walk and/or run quickly around large outdoor grass and dirt-covered fields, and ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. of sports equipment.
• Committed to adhering to the Cubs Camp Cell-Phone Free policy, powering down and putting away cell phones for the duration of your shift.

Perks and Highlights as a Camps Team Member

• Work in baseball, being active and outdoors all summer in the Chicagoland area.
• Exclusive access to Wrigley Field and a Meet & Greet with current Cubs players while leading campers through stadium visits as part of the camp experience during select weeks.
• Ability to earn middle and end of season awards.
• Build valuable experience representing a global brand.
• Join an incredible team of like-minded, passionate people.

Additional Camp Information

• Camp Dates & Locations: June 9th – August 15th, no camp the week of July 4th
  • Please note: Camp locations may change weekly. All staff must have reliable transportation to get to site each day. Please, visit the following link to see our 2025 camp schedule: 2025 Cubs Camp Schedule
• Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00 am-3:30 pm
• Compensation: $16.25 / hour
• Extended Employment Opportunities: Hitting and fielding small-group lessons Monday – Friday from 3:15 - 4:00 pm (paid at $43.75 per lesson), PM Aftercare Coach. (Any worked time after 40.0 hours is paid at 1.5x the agreed upon hourly wage.)
• More about the program:
  • Campers and staff of all backgrounds and gender identities are welcome at camp.
  • We are a phone-free and nut-free working environment.
  • If you would like to learn more about our camps, please visit: Cubs Baseball Summer Camps | Chicago Cubs (mlb.com)

Headfirst Professional Sports Camps is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and inclusivity across our Headfirst community, and we strongly encourage individuals from underrepresented groups and those who might need reasonable accommodation to apply.