Summer Camp Nurse

Position Description and Candidate Specifications for

SUMMER CAMP NURSE

Camp Description, Locations, Website

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

• http://www.wizkidscamps.com

Job Title

Summer Nurse

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

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.