Cheer Jr. Associate

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

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a Summer Camp Cheer Junior Associate to support daily activities at Homewood Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, and Westmont High School (TBD). You will help teach skills, supervise campers, and participate in field trips.

Starting pay is $15.50 per hour. This role is ideal for recent high school graduates entering college or current students, offering mentorship, leadership development, and opportunities to earn a recommendation for future

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.

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.

Skills

Cheerleading experience

Camp experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Leadership

Education

High school diploma

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!