Operations Jr. Associate

Operations Jr. Associate

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

Job Title: Operations Jr Associate

Locations: Homewood Flossmoor High School, Whitney Young High School, Westmont High School (TBD)

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).
• Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks, maintain accurate records, and follow established operational procedures.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy, particularly when handling inventory, equipment, documentation, camper information, and other operational records.
• Previous experience in administrative support, inventory management, event/program operations, or a similar environment is preferred but not required.
• 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:

• Manage and organize camp inventory, ensuring supplies, materials, and equipment are properly stored, labeled, and easily accessible throughout the summer.
• Monitor inventory levels and fulfill supply requests from teachers, coaches, and other staff members accurately and in a timely manner.
• Identify low-stock items and submit replenishment requests to the Program Director before supplies reach critical or out-of-stock levels.
• Own the site's weekly Inventory Metric, maintaining accurate inventory records and providing updates on inventory performance, shortages, and outstanding requests during weekly staffing meetings.
• Maintain camp water stations, including filling and replenishing water throughout the day and ensuring all designated water stations are refilled and prepared at the end of each day.
• Conduct routine inventory and equipment audits, documenting discrepancies and reporting missing, damaged, low-stock, or out-of-stock items to site leadership.
• Support daily camp operations and special events, including site setup, classroom materials, technology/equipment management, field trips, Field Day, Competition Day, move-in/move-out, and other logistical needs as assigned.

Camp Hours:

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

Event - Homewood-Flossmoor - Whitney Young

Staff Orientation - May 29, 2027 - June 5, 2027

Camp Move-In - June 46, 2027 - June 1112, 2027

Camp Operation Dates - June 7-August 6, 2027 - June 14-August 6, 2027

Compensation: Starting at $15.50/hr

Application: To apply for this position please open the link below to our career site. Complete the application and it will be sent to the Human Resources department for processing.

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!