Recreation Camp Counselor
Recreation Camp Counselor
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Job Description
This is a seasonal position that runs June 2 to August 15. The pay range is $13$15/hour. No benefits.
The Camp Counselor leads and acts as a model to a group of campers in a variety of activities including
sports competitive and noncompetitive games crafts swimming and field trips. Counselors are
responsible for enforcing Park District rules and ensuring the safety of campers staff and the public.
Counselors are expected to lead any of the camp activities named during a typical camp day.
Job Requirements and Prerequisites:
1. Greet parents and children as they arrive.
2. Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers in daily routines field trips
or during daily water park visits.
3. Play an active role in planning the daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited
safe and engaged.
4. Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes/weather.
5. Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by
addressing questions and concerns from staff patrons participants and parents.
6. Assist in keeping program supplies equipment and facility space clean safe and
organized.
7. Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required.
1. Minimum 16 years of age
2. Experience working with children ages Pre K8th grade
3. Good skills in planning activities for children
4. Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children parents and staff
5. Ability to solve problems as they arise
6. Must be dependable energetic and have a positive attitude
7. Ability to enforce Park District rules and safety practices
8. Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid is required
Employment Type
Full Time
