Track Jr. Associate
About The Position
Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that provide athletic and academic enrichment. The Track Junior Associate assists with the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum for young athletes in grades 1–8. Working alongside the Head Track Coach, the associate supports group activities and daily skill development sessions, including sport-specific drills. The role also involves camper supervision, collaboration with staff, and communicating with camp leadership to support camper welfare and resolve camper-related issues. The listed locations are Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and Westmont High School (TBD). The 2027 season dates are tentative. Homewood-Flossmoor camp operations are scheduled for June 7–August 6, 2027, and Whitney Young operations for June 14–August 6, 2027. Staff orientation and camp move-in dates vary by location. Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour.
Requirements
- Prior track experience at the elementary or high school 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.
- Passion for the sport and enjoyment of working with young athletes in grades 1–8.
- Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements under Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum.
- Work alongside the Head Track Coach as a group associate.
- Assist with executing daily skill development sessions.
- Assist the head coach with leading daily sport-specific drills.
- Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
- Support camper welfare and help resolve camper-related issues 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
- 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.
- Eligible team members who successfully complete the season may receive 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
No Education Listed
