Sports Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Illinois
Illinois offers sports visa sponsorship opportunities across professional teams, universities, and recreation companies. Major employers include the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, and Cubs, plus Northwestern University and University of Illinois athletic departments. Chicago dominates the market, with additional opportunities in Rockford, Peoria, and college towns throughout the state.
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Position Summary
The Squash Coordinator Provide excellent squash instruction and member service to encourage repeat business while assisting the department to hit its monthly goals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Offer safe, professional, and comprehensive programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will improve their overall squash game and ensure they remain engaged in the squash program while ensuring all programs follow company SOPs for brand standards
- Ensures that all squash courts and equipment are clean, organized and in good working condition
- Assist in Recruiting new members into the Life Time squash program
- Achieves monthly revenue goals by promoting and selling Squash programs, lessons, exclusive equipment, etc. and ensures repeat business in order to grow their book of business monthly.
- Demonstrates and executes a positive and professional image for Life Time squash by being a Brand Ambassador in the squash community internally and externally through involvement when at events, schools or engaging with their local Squash Racquet Association or non-Life Time members
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of experience teaching Squash lessons or Squash programming
- Squash Level 1 Certified or European Equivalent
- CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
- Is a citizen of the US or possesses required credentials to qualify for H-1 Visa
- Current member of US Squash
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to use Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to develop lesson plans
- Strong English communication skills
Pay
This is an hourly position with wages starting at $15.00 and pays up to $18.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.

Position Summary
The Squash Coordinator Provide excellent squash instruction and member service to encourage repeat business while assisting the department to hit its monthly goals.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
- Offer safe, professional, and comprehensive programs to ensure students develop along a pathway that will improve their overall squash game and ensure they remain engaged in the squash program while ensuring all programs follow company SOPs for brand standards
- Ensures that all squash courts and equipment are clean, organized and in good working condition
- Assist in Recruiting new members into the Life Time squash program
- Achieves monthly revenue goals by promoting and selling Squash programs, lessons, exclusive equipment, etc. and ensures repeat business in order to grow their book of business monthly.
- Demonstrates and executes a positive and professional image for Life Time squash by being a Brand Ambassador in the squash community internally and externally through involvement when at events, schools or engaging with their local Squash Racquet Association or non-Life Time members
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 1-2 years of experience teaching Squash lessons or Squash programming
- Squash Level 1 Certified or European Equivalent
- CPR and AED certification within 30 days of hire
- Ability to sit, stand, reach, climb and lift up to 50 pounds
- Is a citizen of the US or possesses required credentials to qualify for H-1 Visa
- Current member of US Squash
Preferred Requirements
- Ability to use Outlook and PowerPoint
- Ability to develop lesson plans
- Strong English communication skills
Pay
This is an hourly position with wages starting at $15.00 and pays up to $18.00, based on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
All team members receive the following benefits while working for Life Time:
- A fully subsidized membership
- Discounts on Life Time products and services
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company discretionary match (21 years of age and older)
- Training and professional development
- Paid sick leave where required by law
Full-time Team Members are eligible for additional benefits, including:
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage
- Short term and long term disability insurance
- Life insurance
- Pre-tax flexible spending and dependent care plans
- Parental leave and adoption assistance
- Paid time off, including 5 to 20 vacation days per calendar year (based on tenure) and paid sick leave
- Deferred compensation plan, if the team member meets the required income threshold
Life Time may use artificial intelligence (“AI”) in connection with various aspects of its recruitment and hiring functions. Ultimate employment decisions are subject to human review and oversight. Life Time does not use AI in a manner that would have the effect of subjecting applicants to discrimination on the basis of protected classes or proxies or for engaging in any protected activity under applicable law.
Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.
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Which sports companies sponsor visas in Illinois?
Major professional teams like the Chicago Bears, Bulls, Blackhawks, Cubs, White Sox, and Fire regularly sponsor H-1B and O-1 visas for specialized roles. University athletic departments at Northwestern, University of Illinois, DePaul, and Illinois State also sponsor visas for coaching, sports medicine, and analytics positions. Sports marketing agencies and facility management companies in Chicago provide additional sponsorship opportunities.
Which visa types are most common for sports roles in Illinois?
H-1B visas dominate for data analysts, sports marketers, and business operations roles requiring specialized knowledge. O-1 visas are common for elite coaches, sports scientists, and performance specialists with extraordinary ability. P-1 visas apply to professional athletes, while TN visas serve Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying sports management positions.
How to find sports visa sponsorship jobs in Illinois?
Migrate Mate specializes in connecting international candidates with Illinois sports employers who sponsor visas. The platform filters specifically for sponsorship-willing employers across professional teams, universities, and sports companies. Focus on Chicago-based opportunities, which represent over 70% of the state's sports visa sponsorship jobs, including roles with major league teams and sports marketing firms.
Which cities in Illinois have the most sports sponsorship jobs?
Chicago leads with opportunities across five major professional teams plus numerous sports marketing and management companies. Champaign-Urbana offers university athletic department positions at University of Illinois. DeKalb, Normal, and Carbondale provide college sports opportunities, while Rockford and Peoria have minor league teams and regional sports facilities that occasionally sponsor specialized international talent.
What prevailing wage considerations apply to sports jobs in Illinois?
Illinois sports roles must meet Department of Labor prevailing wage requirements, which vary significantly by position and location. Chicago professional teams typically offer higher wages that easily clear H-1B thresholds, while university positions may require careful wage level analysis. Sports analytics and business roles generally qualify at Level II or III, while specialized coaching positions often reach Level IV requirements.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored sports jobs in Illinois?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.
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