Modern Dance Jr. Instructor

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

Summer Camp Modern Dance Junior Associate

Camp Description, Website, etc.

• Wiz Kids Sports Camps are seasonal youth sports camps that offer athletic and academic enrichment to participants.
• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Locations

Homewood Flossmoor High School

Whitney Young High School

Westmont High School (TBD)

Job Title

Modern Dance Junior Associate

Qualifications

• Prior Modern Dance related 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 Modern Dance Junior Associate is responsible for assisting in teaching fundamental skills as well as more advanced strategy.
• Guides campers through the day‐to-day activities of the overall camp experience.
• Teaches sound technique classes based on current best practices for the physical and developmental health of the student.
• Develop critical artistic sensibilities.
• Instill skills and lessons that go beyond the studio.
• Assist in choreographing the end of session camper showcase.
• Teaches campers basic dance steps and more advanced steps where applicable.
• Instill an appreciation for dance.
• Gives individual help as needed.
• Ensure the welfare of campers and positive resolution of camper related issues by communication 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

Modern Dance activities will take place daily at all camp locations

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 4–6, 2027

June 11–12, 2027

Camp Operation Dates

June 7-August 6, 2027

June 14-August 6, 2027

Compensation

This is a contracted hourly position (1099). The successful candidate will be offered a competitive hourly wage. Contract arrangement is subject to a comprehensive background check.

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!

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