Tennis Jr. Associate

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

Job summary

The Tennis Head Jr Associate at Wiz Kids Sports Camps helps teach basic and advanced tennis skills and guides campers through daily activities at our partner high schools. You’ll chaperone, supervise, and model positive behavior in a fast-paced summer program.

Ideal for recent high school graduates entering college or current students seeking hands-on youth development experience. Strong communication and teamwork are essential as you collaborate with leadership to ensure a safe, inclusive, and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; ideal for recent graduates or current students.
• Experience working with children or youth in camps, schools, or similar settings preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for campers, coworkers, and families.

Responsibilities

• The Tennis Junior Associate teaches fundamental skills and advanced strategy.
• Chaperone, supervise and guide campers through daily activities and field trips.
• Maintain a safe, positive, inclusive environment for all campers.
• Develop age-appropriate drills and games; support camp leadership.

Skills

Head coaching experience

Camp experience

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Adaptability

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for Summer Camp Tennis Jr 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

Job Title

Tennis Head Jr Associate

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Qualifications

• Prior tennis related head coaching experience at the elementary or high school 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 Tennis Junior Associate is responsible for helping to teach fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• While assisting the Tennis Jr Associate, associates chaperone, supervise and guide campers through the day –to-day activities of the overall camp experience including field trips.
• Demonstrated commitment to maintaining a safe, positive, inclusive, and engaging environment for all campers.
• Experience developing or facilitating age-appropriate drills, practices, games, or recreational activities.
• Previous summer camp, youth development, education, recreation, or childcare 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.

• Event: Staff Orientation – Homewood-Flossmoor: May 29, 2027; Whitney Young: June 5, 2027.
• Event: Camp Move-In – Homewood-Flossmoor: June 4–6, 2027; Whitney Young: June 11–12, 2027.
• Event: Camp Operation Dates – Homewood-Flossmoor: June 7-August 6, 2027; Whitney Young: 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!