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Job Title: Girls Boxing Coach
Organization: Box United
Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)
Employment Type: Part time
Start Date: September 2025
About Box United:
Box United exists to bring access to transformative physical and mental wellness programming to every Chicago girl. We are the only nonprofit organization that uses the sport of boxing to transform how girls see themselves and what they think is possible in their lives. We do this through our research-backed after school boxing program, Fight Like a Girl. Fight Like a Girl was designed to help girls build powerful punches and a positive relationship with the voice inside their head.
Boxing Coach Key Responsibilities:
- Group Boxing Coaching: Coach small group boxing multiple times a week for groups of students around Chicago using the Box United curriculum
- Planning and Preparation: Dedicate time each week to design boxing lessons and activities. Tailor activities to meet the specific needs and interests of each participant.
- Program Coordination and Reporting: Meet with the Program Manager weekly to discuss progress, challenges, and upcoming activities. Maintain accurate records of participant progress, attendance, and program outcomes.
Job Requirements:
- Boxing or girls sport coaching experience
- Youth Development experience is strongly preferred
- Reliable transportation
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Preferred Bachelor's degree in social work, social science, education, psychology, or related field
- Minimum availability two afternoons/week from 3:15-5:45pm
Salary and benefits:
- Hourly Salary: $35/ hour
- Estimated 5 hours a week
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and interest in the position to erica@boxunited.org with the subject line Girls Boxing Coach.
Job Title: Girls Boxing Coach
Organization: Box United
Location: Chicago, IL (on-site)
Employment Type: Part time
Start Date: September 2025
About Box United:
Box United exists to bring access to transformative physical and mental wellness programming to every Chicago girl. We are the only nonprofit organization that uses the sport of boxing to transform how girls see themselves and what they think is possible in their lives. We do this through our research-backed after school boxing program, Fight Like a Girl. Fight Like a Girl was designed to help girls build powerful punches and a positive relationship with the voice inside their head.
Boxing Coach Key Responsibilities:
- Group Boxing Coaching: Coach small group boxing multiple times a week for groups of students around Chicago using the Box United curriculum
- Planning and Preparation: Dedicate time each week to design boxing lessons and activities. Tailor activities to meet the specific needs and…
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[Optional]: Submit a 30–45 minute lesson plan that combines boxing skills with social-emotional learning (SEL). The lesson should be for a small group of middle or high school girls.
You can write your plan in any format you like (bullets, outline, PDF, etc.), but please include:
- Lesson title or topic
- What students will learn (boxing + SEL)
- Warm-up activity
- Main boxing drills or exercises
- How you include SEL (like confidence-building, focus, or positive self-talk)
- Cool-down and closing activity
This is completely optional and just helps us get a better idea of your coaching style. It won’t be shared outside the hiring process.
