Summer Camp Nurse

Summer Camp Nurse

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a nurse to oversee the wellbeing of our campers entering grades 1-8. We are seeking a professional with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for participating in a positive, upbeat, and challenging summer program.

Locations:

• Homewood Flossmoor High School
• Whitney Young High School
• Westmont (TBD)

Job Description:

The Wiz Kids Foundation is seeking a nurse to oversee the wellbeing of our campers entering grades 1-8. We are seeking a professional with a positive attitude and enthusiasm for participating in a positive, upbeat, and challenging summer program.

Qualifications:

• Prior nursing experience in an academic environment is preferred.
• Degree in nursing is preferred.
• CPR and First Aid certification is required.

Position Responsibilities:

• Has oversight for medical care activities and first aid occurrences during camp hours.
• Keeper of health records and is the first point of contact for all medical incidents, both student and employee related.
• Dually functions as the afternoon site coordinator. Responsible for weather advisories and safety matters related to the daily camp activities.
• Assumes responsibility for the care of materials, equipment, and facilities.
• Assumes responsibility for a neat, safe environment for students and is committed to their care.
• Practice and promote positive interaction with and among students.
• Manage student's health concerns during field trips and campus tours.
• Encourage self-direction and self-motivation in students.
• Utilize a variety of appropriate materials and hands-on resources.
• Willingness to comply with Suspected Child Abuse Reporting (Subsection (a)(6) of 325 ILCS 5-4).
• Additional duties as contracted.

Camp Hours:

Monday to Thursday from 8:30-4:30pm (Some Fridays throughout 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 - June 7-August 6, 2027 - June 14-August 6, 2027 - June 7-August 6, 2027 (TBD)

Compensation:

• Starting at $30/hr