Summer Track Assistant Coach

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

Benefits offered by this job

Wiz Kids gear

Mentorship program

Job summary

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a Track Junior Associate for the Wiz Kids Sports Camps, a seasonal program offering athletic and academic enrichment for youth. You will assist the track curriculum and support the Head Track Coach at Homewood Flossmoor, Whitney Young, and Westmont sites.

Youth-focused role requires passion for sport, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced camp setting. Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour for the summer season.

Qualifications

• Prior track experience at the elementary or high school level.
• Experience working with children or youth in camps or schools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to engage campers, staff, leadership, and families.
• Reliability and professionalism; ability to follow schedules, safety rules, and leadership directions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced camp and support activities and events.

Responsibilities

• The Track Junior Associate assists in day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum.
• Associates should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes from 1st through 8th grade.
• The Track Junior Associate will work alongside the Head Track Coach.
• Serve as part of the group and assist with daily skill development sessions.
• Assist the head coach with leading daily sport-specific drills.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
• Ensure welfare of campers and resolve camper-related issues by clear communication with leadership staff.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Skills

Track experience

Experience with children

Communication skills

Reliability & professionalism

Teamwork & adaptability

Job description

Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a Track Junior Associate for the Wiz Kids Sports Camps, a seasonal program offering athletic and academic enrichment for youth. You will assist the track curriculum and support the Head Track Coach at Homewood Flossmoor, Whitney Young, and Westmont sites.

Youth-focused role requires passion for sport, strong communication, reliability, and teamwork in a fast-paced camp setting. Compensation starts at $15.50 per hour for the summer season.