Baseball Jr. Associate
About The Position
Wiz Kids Foundation is hiring a Baseball/Softball Jr. Associate for its seasonal youth sports camps, which provide athletic and academic enrichment. The position is based at Homewood Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, or potentially Westmont High School. The Jr. Associate teaches baseball/softball skills and routines, leads sport-specific activities, and supports campers and camp operations alongside the Head Coach and camp leadership. The 2027 season is tentatively scheduled to run June 7–August 6 at Homewood-Flossmoor and June 14–August 6 at Whitney Young. Staff orientation is scheduled for May 29 at Homewood-Flossmoor and June 5 at Whitney Young. Camp move-in is scheduled for June 4–6 at Homewood-Flossmoor and June 11–12 at Whitney Young. Starting compensation is $15.50 per hour. Jr. Associates receive mentorship and feedback, hands-on experience, and the opportunity to develop communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills. Team members who successfully complete the season may be eligible for recommendation-letter support and future return opportunities, and receive Wiz Kids gear for the summer.
Requirements
- Prior softball coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to engage positively and professionally with campers, coworkers, leadership, and families.
- Reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism, including the ability to follow schedules, procedures, safety expectations, and leadership direction.
- Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced camp environment, supporting camper supervision, classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, field trips, special events, and other operational needs.
Nice To Haves
- Coaching certification in baseball/softball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration.
- Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments.
- The position is described as ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
Responsibilities
- Teach fundamental baseball/softball skills and more advanced routines.
- Work with the Baseball/Softball Head Coach in overseeing a team that guides campers through day-to-day activities during the activity segment.
- Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and training components.
- Oversee participant development culminating in team competitions.
- Help ensure camper welfare and resolve camper-related issues positively by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership.
- Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements under Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4.
- Perform additional duties as contracted.
Benefits
- Mentorship and feedback from camp leadership.
- Potential recommendation letter support for team members who successfully complete the season.
- Potential future return opportunities for team members who successfully complete the season.
- Wiz Kids gear for the summer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
