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 through 8. Working alongside the Head Track Coach, the associate supports group supervision and daily skill-development sessions, including sport-specific drills. The role also involves collaborating with camp staff, communicating with camp leadership about camper welfare and issues, and helping with other camp operations as needed. Camp locations listed are Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and Westmont High School (to be determined). The 2027 camp season includes staff orientation, camp move-in, and camp operating dates at the Homewood-Flossmoor and Whitney Young locations.
Requirements
- Prior track experience at the elementary or high school level.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments.
- Passion for the sport and enjoyment of working with young athletes.
Responsibilities
- Assist with the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum.
- Assist the Head Track Coach with leading daily sport-specific drills and skill-development sessions.
- Serve as a group associate and support camper supervision.
- Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
- Help ensure camper welfare and 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
- 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
No Education Listed
