Cheer Jr. Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Mentorship from camp leadership

Seasonal compensation package

Job summary

Wiz Kids Sports Camps, LLC is seeking a Summer Camp Cheer Junior Associate to help teach fundamental cheer skills and support day-to-day camp activities at Homewood Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and Westmont High School (TBD).

The role emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and professional interaction with campers, families, and staff. Ideal for recent high school graduates or current college students, with opportunities for mentorship and future recommendations.

Qualifications

• Prior cheerleading 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 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, and other operational needs.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills and assist with more advanced strategies.
• Chaperone and supervise campers during the camp day and field trips under the Cheer Head Coach guidance.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and game components.
• Ensure campers' welfare and resolve issues by communicating with camp leadership.
• Assist with camper check-in/out, lunch, and front desk tasks.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Cheerleading experience

Camp environment experience

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Reliability and professionalism

Leadership orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Cheer 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

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• Prior cheerleading 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 Cheer Associate is responsible for helping to teach fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• While assisting the Cheer Head Coach, Junior Associates chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day‑to-day activities of the overall camp experience including field trips.
• 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.
• Assist with additional camp operations including Camper check in and out, camper lunch, front desk, etc.
• 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

Homewood-Flossmoor

Whitney Young

Staff Orientation

May 29, 2027

June 5, 2027

Camp Move-In

June 4–6, 2027

June 11–12, 2027

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

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!