Summer Camp Site Director (Westmont, Whitney Young, Homewood)

Wiz Kids Foundation • Flossmoor, IL

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants. The Site Director is the top administrator responsible for the implementation of operating procedures and policies, conducting risk assessments, and recording incidents. This role involves the maintenance and administration of the camp site, working closely with HR and Operations Directors, and providing support and leadership for staff and participants. The Site Director evaluates staff on lesson plans, sports programming, and field trip management, and is accountable for the safety of all campers and staff. They are responsible for informing parents about activities, child behavior, and injuries, and leading weekly on-site staff meetings. The role also includes supporting and mentoring staff, ensuring property and equipment are maintained, observing participant energy and safety, upholding Wiz Kids programming culture, and interacting with parents as the first point of contact for queries and complaints. The Site Director must model professional behavior and mentor staff and volunteers. This position requires compliance with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting.

Requirements

• Prior experience in managing camp program activities or other personnel supervisory experience (preferably in a childcare setting).
• Managed a diverse staff of at least 15-20 associates.
• Classroom instruction experience of at least 5 years.
• Availability and participation during the pre-season training period (approximately March/April 2027).

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's or an advanced degree in Educational or Sports Administration is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee implementation of operating procedures and policies.
• Conduct risk assessments and record incidents.
• Manage and administer the camp site.
• Collaborate with HR Director and Operations Director.
• Provide support and leadership for staff and participants.
• Evaluate staff on lesson plans, sports programming, and field trip management.
• Ensure the safety and whereabouts of all campers and subordinate staff.
• Communicate with parents regarding activities, behavior, and injuries.
• Lead weekly on-site staff meetings.
• Support and mentor staff in daily camp planning, problem-solving, and goal achievement.
• Work with the Assistant Site Director to maintain property and equipment.
• Observe and evaluate participant energy and safety.
• Uphold Wiz Kids programming culture and provide direct support to staff.
• Manage parent interactions, serving as the first point of contact for queries and complaints.
• Model professional behavior for staff, campers, and volunteers.
• Mentor staff and volunteers during meetings and in the field.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Perform additional contracted duties.

Benefits

• Gain hands-on leadership experience.
• Strengthen skills in people management, coaching, problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership.
• Take ownership of the success of the assigned site.
• Eligibility for recommendation letter support upon successful completion of the season.
• Eligibility for future leadership opportunities.
• Wiz Kids gear for the summer.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Manager