Basketball Junior Associate — Camp Coach & Mentor

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

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