Soccer Junior Associate - Summer Camp Coach & Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Recommendation letters

Future opportunities

Job summary

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Junior Associates to lead children through a mix of outdoor and indoor activities at partner high schools in Illinois.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates or students, with soccer experience and a background in working with youth. Expect fast-paced days, teamwork, and opportunities for mentorship and growth during the summer season.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ideal for recent high school graduates entering college, current college students, or recent college graduates (Class of 2027).
• Prior Soccer playing or related experience at the high school and/or college level preferred.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Teach fundamental skills and assist with more advanced strategy.
• Chaperone, supervise and guide campers, grades 1st–8th, through daily activities including field trips.
• Develop and lead daily sport-specific drills and game components.
• Ensure camper welfare and resolve issues with camp leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting requirements.
• Additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Soccer experience

Student mentorship

Strong communication

Professionalism

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Pursuing/Recent college student (Class of 2027)

Job description

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking enthusiastic Summer Camp Junior Associates to lead children through a mix of outdoor and indoor activities at partner high schools in Illinois.

Ideal candidates are high school graduates or students, with soccer experience and a background in working with youth. Expect fast-paced days, teamwork, and opportunities for mentorship and growth during the summer season.