Basketball Jr. Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Job summary

Wiz Kids Camps is seeking a Basketball Junior Associate to join our summer program at Homewood Flossmoor, Whitney Young, and Westmont High School locations. You will help teach fundamentals and assist the Basketball Head Coach while guiding campers through daily activities, field trips, and drills.

This role emphasizes safety, inclusivity, and positive interactions with youth and staff. Ideal for recent high school graduates, current college students, or new graduates seeking hands-on youth

Qualifications

• Prior basketball playing or related experience at high school/college level.
• Experience working in a camp environment is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent grads or current students.
• Experience working with children or youth preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Reliability, responsibility, respectfulness, and professionalism.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced camp setting.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills and assist with advanced strategy.
• Chaperone, supervise, and guide campers during daily activities and field trips.
• Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive environment for all campers.
• Develop or facilitate age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or activities.
• Previous summer camp or childcare experience preferred.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and games.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve issues with camp leadership.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Basketball experience

Camp experience

Communication skills

Reliability

Teamwork

Adaptability

Child/youth work experience

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for Basketball Junior Associate

Camp Description, Locations, Website

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

Job Title

Basketball Junior Associate

Locations

• Homewood Flossmoor High School
• Whitney Young High School
• Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• Prior basketball playing or related experience at the high school and/or college level.
• Prior experience working in a camp environment is a plus.
• 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 Basketball Junior Associate is responsible for helping to teach fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• While assisting the Basketball Head Coach, associates chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day-to-day activities of the overall camp experience including field trips.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare experience.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drill and game components.
• 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

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

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

Compensation

Starting at $15.50/hr

Application

To apply for this position please open the link below to our career site. Complete the application and it will be sent to the Human Resources department for processing.

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!

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