Golf Jr. Associate

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

Job summary

Wiz Kids Sports Camps seeks a Golf Jr. Associate to coach and mentor students at Homewood Flossmoor, Whitney Young, and Westmont campuses.

The role emphasizes teaching fundamentals, guiding campers through daily activities, and ensuring safety and positive camp experiences. Ideal candidates include recent graduates or current students with golf coaching experience, strong communication skills, and reliability.

Qualifications

• Prior golf related coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in the sport of golf or an advanced degree in Sports Administration is highly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent graduates entering college or current students.
• Experience working with children or youth in camps, schools, or similar environments preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with campers, coworkers, leadership, and families.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental and advanced golf skills to campers.
• Chaperone, supervise, and guide campers during daily activities.
• Develop and lead daily sport‑specific drill and game components.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve camper issues with camp leadership.
• Comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Perform additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Golf coaching experience

Coaching certification

Communication skills

Reliability and professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Golf Jr. Associate

Camp Description, Website, etc.

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

Job Title

Golf Jr. Associate

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• Prior Golf related coaching experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Coaching certification in the sport of golf 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 Golf Jr. Associate is responsible for teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• While assisting the Golf Head Coach, Coaches/Associates chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day - to‑day activities of the overall camp 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.

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

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!