Site Athletic Director (Homewood, Whitney Young, Westmont)
Wiz Kids Foundation
Job Description
Job Description
Position Description and Candidate Specifications for
Summer Camp Athletic Director
Camp Description, Locations, Website
- Wiz Kids Camps are seasonal youth camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
Job Title
Athletic Director
Position Summary
The Athletic Director is responsible for the oversight, quality, and consistency of the athletic program at the camp site. This role serves as a subject-matter expert (SME) for all sports and physical activity programming, ensuring safe, engaging, and age-appropriate instruction. The Athletic Director provides on-the-ground support to athletic staff, fills staffing gaps as needed, and partners closely with the Site Director to deliver a high-quality camper experience. This position does not include direct supervisory responsibilities but requires strong leadership, coaching, and collaboration skills.
Key Responsibilities
Program Oversight & Quality Control
- Ensure athletic activities align with camp standards, safety guidelines, and program goals.
- Maintain high-quality instruction by observing sessions, identifying improvement opportunities, and providing real-time feedback to coaches.
- Evaluate program effectiveness and recommend enhancements or new activities to strengthen the athletic offering.
Staff Support & Subject Matter Expertise
- Serve as a resource and mentor to athletic coaches and less experienced staff.
- Provide guidance on lesson planning, skill progressions, and behavior management within athletic settings.
- Assist with onboarding and skill development for new or junior coaches.
Operational Support
- Step in to lead athletic activities when staffing gaps occur.
- Provide coverage and fill in for absent athletic coaches or junior associates.
- Help manage equipment needs, including inventory, maintenance, and safe setup/breakdown of activities.
- Ensure all athletic spaces are safe, organized, and prepared for daily use.
Collaboration & Communication
- Work closely with the Site Director to support daily operations, address issues, and maintain program consistency.
- Communicate important updates, safety concerns, and performance insights to the Site Director in a timely manner.
- Collaboration with other programs leads to ensure smooth transitions, schedule alignment, and integrated camper experiences.
Risk Management & Safety
- Enforce all safety protocols related to athletic activities, equipment, and camper supervision.
- Promote a positive, inclusive environment where all campers can participate safely and confidently.
- Respond appropriately to injuries, incidents, and emergencies in accordance with camp policies.
Qualifications
- Prior experience in athletics, coaching, physical education, or recreation required; camp experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of youth development, sports instruction, and activity safety.
- Ability to lead by influence rather than authority; comfortable mentoring peers.
- Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to adapt quickly in a dynamic camp environment.
- CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
Physical Requirements
- Ability to actively participate in and demonstrate athletic activities.
- Ability to lift, move, and set up sports equipment (up to 30 lbs).
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
Why Lead With Wiz Kids?
As a Site Director, you'll gain hands-on leadership experience overseeing staff, campers, programming, safety, performance metrics, and daily camp operations . You'll strengthen your skills in people management, coaching, problem-solving, decision-making, and cross-functional leadership while taking ownership of the success of your assigned site. Site Directors who successfully complete the season may also be eligible for recommendation letter support and future leadership opportunities , along with receiving Wiz Kids gear for 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
June 5, 2027
May 22, 2027 (TBD)
Camp Move-In
June 4–6, 2027
June 11–12, 2027
June 4–5, 2027 (TBD)
Camp Operation Dates
Vacancy posted 24 days ago
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