Golf Jr. Associate
About The Position
The Golf Jr. Associate teaches fundamental golf skills and more advanced strategy while assisting the Golf Head Coach. The role also supports campers through day-to-day camp activities, including supervision and guidance, and helps deliver a positive overall camp experience. The position is for Wiz Kids Sports Camps, seasonal youth camps offering athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The 2027 camp season is planned to operate June 7–August 6 at Homewood-Flossmoor High School and June 14–August 6 at Whitney Young High School. Westmont High School is listed as a TBD location.
Requirements
- Prior golf-related coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with 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 golf 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 role is described as ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
Responsibilities
- Teach fundamental golf skills and more advanced strategy.
- Assist the Golf Head Coach and chaperone, supervise, and guide campers through day-to-day camp activities.
- Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and games.
- Support the welfare of campers and help resolve camper-related issues positively by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
- Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements under Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4.
- Perform additional duties as contracted.
Benefits
- Hands-on professional experience and development of communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
- Mentorship and feedback from camp leadership.
- Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful responsibilities and build experience for a resume.
- Team members who successfully complete the season may be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities.
- 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
