Soccer Jr. Associate
About The Position
The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking an enthusiastic, positive Soccer Junior Associate for its seasonal summer youth sports camp. The role supports the Soccer Head Coach in teaching campers fundamental soccer skills and more advanced strategy, while guiding campers in grades 1–8 through daily camp activities and field trips. Junior Associates help deliver sport-specific drills and games, supervise campers, and support the camp’s broader operational needs in a fast-paced environment. The 2027 camp season is tentatively scheduled to operate 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 and June 11–12, respectively. Starting compensation is $15.50 per hour.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Prior soccer playing or related experience at the high school and/or college level.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- 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
- Help teach fundamental soccer skills and more advanced strategy while assisting the Soccer Head Coach.
- Develop and lead daily soccer-specific drills and games.
- Chaperone, supervise, and guide campers in grades 1–8 through daily camp activities, including field trips.
- Promote camper welfare and help resolve camper-related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
- Support classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, special events, and other camp operational needs.
- 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.
- Hands-on professional experience and opportunities to develop communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
