Baseball Jr. Associate

Wiz Kids Foundation; Rich Township (IL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Recommendation letters & future return

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a Baseball/Softball Jr. Associate to teach fundamental and advanced skills at summer camps located at Homewood-Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and Westmont High School (TBD).

Youth coaching experience and a high school diploma are preferred, with strong communication and reliability essential. Orientation begins in late May with camp operations through summer; starting pay is $15.50/hr, and opportunities for recommendation letters and future roles

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in softball at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in baseball/softball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
• Previous experience working with children or youth through employment, volunteering, mentoring, tutoring, coaching, camps, schools, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively and adapt in a fast-paced camp environment.

Responsibilities

• Teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced routines.
• Works with the Baseball/Softball Head Coach to oversee a team that guides campers through day-to-day activities.
• Develop and lead daily activity-specific drills and training components.
• Oversees participant development culminating in team competitions.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Coaching certification or advanced degree in Sports Administration

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for Summer Camp Baseball/Softball Jr Associate

Company

Wiz Kids Foundation

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Baseball/Softball Jr. Associate

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• Prior coaching experience in softball at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in the sport of baseball/softball or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
• 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.

Position Responsibilities

• The Baseball/Softball Jr Associate is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced routines.
• The Baseball/Softball Jr Associate works with the Baseball/Softball Head Coach oversees a team that guides campers through the day-to-day activities during this activity segment.
• Develop and lead daily activity specific drills and training components.
• Oversees participant development culminating in team competitions.
• 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.

Camp Hours

• Staff Orientation: Homewood-Flossmoor – May 29, 2027; Whitney Young – June 5, 2027
• Camp Move-In: Homewood-Flossmoor – June 4–6, 2027; Whitney Young – June 11–12, 2027
• Camp Operation Dates: Homewood-Flossmoor – June 7-August 6, 2027; Whitney Young – June 14-August 6, 2027

Compensation

Starting at $15.50/hr

Why Join Wiz Kids?

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!