Track Jr. Associate

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.

Track Junior Associate

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

• Prior track experience at the elementary or high school level.
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• Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills , with the ability to engage positively and professionally with campers, coworkers, leadership, and families.
• Demonstrates 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 , supporting camper supervision, classroom and enrichment activities, transitions, field trips, special events, and other operational needs.

• The Track Junior Associate is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum.
• Associates should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes ranging from grades 1st through 8th.
• The Track Junior Associates will work alongside the Head Track Coach.
• Will serve as one of the group associates and is responsible for assisting with execution of daily skill development sessions.
• Assist the head coach with leading daily sport-specific drills.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communicating clearly and consistently with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

* Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Event

Homewood-Flossmoor

Whitney Young

Staff Orientation

May 29, 2027

Camp Move-In

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

June 14-August 6, 2027

Starting at $15.50/hr

As a Jr. Associate, you'll gain hands-on professional experience while developing valuable skills in communication, teamwork, organization, leadership, and problem-solving . Throughout the summer, you'll receive mentorship and feedback from camp leadership, take ownership of meaningful responsibilities, and build experience you can add to your resume. Team members who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future return opportunities , plus you'll receive Wiz Kids gear for the summer!