Volleyball Jr. Associate
About The Position
Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps offering athletic and academic enrichment. The Volleyball Junior Associate helps deliver volleyball instruction and supports campers’ day-to-day camp experience at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and potentially Westmont High School. The role includes assisting the Volleyball Head Coach, supervising and guiding campers, leading volleyball drills and games, and communicating with camp leadership to support camper welfare and resolve issues. Camp operations are tentatively scheduled for June 7–August 6, 2027, at Homewood-Flossmoor and June 14–August 6, 2027, at Whitney Young. Staff orientation and camp move-in dates are also listed in the posting. Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour. Junior Associates gain hands-on professional experience, mentorship, and feedback, and may be eligible for recommendation-letter support and future return opportunities after successfully completing the season. Wiz Kids gear is provided for the summer.
Requirements
- Prior volleyball playing or related experience at the high school and/or college level.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- 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
- Prior experience working in a camp environment.
- 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 volleyball skills and more advanced strategy.
- Assist the Volleyball Head Coach and chaperone, supervise, and guide campers through daily camp activities, including field trips.
- Develop and lead daily volleyball-specific drills and games.
- Support camper welfare and help resolve camper-related issues 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.
- Support camper supervision, classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, field trips, special events, and other camp operational needs.
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 developing 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
