Summer Camp Nurse

Wiz Kids Foundation; Flossmoor (IL); On-site; USD 39,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation seeks a Summer Nurse to oversee campers' health at the Homewood Flossmoor High School and Whitney Young High School sites. The nurse will manage medical care during camp hours, maintain health records, and act as the afternoon site coordinator for weather and safety during activities.

Qualifications include CPR and First Aid certification, a nursing degree is preferred, and prior nursing experience in an academic environment is desirable.

Qualifications

• CPR and First Aid certification required.
• Nursing degree preferred.
• Prior nursing experience in an academic environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee medical care activities and first aid occurrences during camp hours.
• Maintain health records and be the first point of contact for medical incidents (student and staff).
• Serve as afternoon site coordinator handling weather advisories and safety for daily activities.
• Care for materials, equipment, and facilities; ensure a neat, safe environment for students.

Skills

CPR certification

First Aid certification

Nursing experience (academic setting)

Education

Degree in nursing

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

SUMMER CAMP NURSE

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.

Job Title

Summer Nurse

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont (TBD)

Job Description

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a nurse to oversee the wellbeing of our campers entering grades 1-8. We are seeking a professional with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for participating in a positive, upbeat, and challenging summer program.

Qualifications

• Prior nursing experience in an academic environment is preferred.
• Degree in nursing is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Position Responsibilities

• Has oversight for medical care activities and first aid occurrences during camp hours.
• Keeper of health records and is the first point of contact for all medical incidents, both student and employee related.
• Dually functions as the afternoon site coordinator. Responsible for weather advisories and safety matters related to the daily camp activities.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students and is committed to their care.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Manage student's health concerns during field trips and campus tours.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and hands-on resources.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Camp Hours

Monday to Thursday from 8:30-4:30pm (Some Fridays throughout the summer)

*Please note these are the tentative dates for the Operation of the Wiz Kids 2027 Camp Season.

Event

Homewood-Flossmoor

Whitney Young

Westmont

Staff Orientation

May 29, 2027

May 22, 2027 (TBD)

Camp Move-In

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

June 14-August 6, 2027

June 7-August 6, 2027 (TBD)

Compensation

• Starting at $30/hr