Summer Camp Track Junior Associate

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Track Junior Associate

Company

Wiz Kids Foundation

Camp Description, Locations, Website

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants in:
• Various locations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Track Junior Associate

Job Description

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking enthusiastic, positive Junior Associates to assist coaching track-related activities during the summer camp session.

Qualifications

• Prior track track experience at the elementary or high school level.

Position Responsibilities

• The Track Junior Associate is responsible for assisting in the day-to-day implementation of the track program and curriculum.
• Associates should be passionate about their sport and love working with young athletes ranging from grades 1st through 8th.
• The Track Junior Associates will work alongside the Head Track Coach.
• Will serve as one of the group associates and is responsible for assisting with execution of daily skill development sessions.
• Assist the head coach with leading daily sport-specific drills.
• Create and maintain collaborative relationships with other staff members.
• 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.

Work Environment

The outdoor track activities will take place daily on the track at all locations. Periodically, when weather does not permit outdoor activities, indoor facilities will be utilized.

Camp Hours

From June through August, camp runs Monday through Thursday and Fridays are designated as field trip days. Specific working hours will be established once the final candidate is selected.

Compensation

This is an hourly contracted position. Wiz Kids Foundation will present the selected candidate with a competitive contracted rate. Contract arrangement is subject to a comprehensive background check.