Mini-Funseekers Day Camp Director

Elmhurst, NY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 3 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago provides parks recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused providing customer service excellence working with integrity having fun and fostering belonging. We are looking for someone will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.

We have an excitingseasonal job opportunity as MINI-FUNSEEKERS DAY CAMP DIRECTOR for summer of 2026! Join a team dedicated to creating a safe engaging and fun environment for campers ages 4-5. Campers spend most of their time outdoors with age-appropriate activities and themes. Each week campers will be visited by a special guest for an in-house field trip. Staff to camper ratio is 1:5.

WHAT YOULL DO:As Mini-Funseekers Day Camp Director you will plan coordinate implement and supervise the daily operations of the Funseekers day camp program serving ages 4-5. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

Plan coordinate implement supervise and be engaged in all camp activities.
Schedule supervise and evaluate staff.
Conduct planning meetings with counselors.
Recommend purchasing equipment and supplies as needed.
Prepare end-of-season recommendations for next year

WHAT YOULL BRING:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old by May 15 2026.
1-3 years of relevant experience including 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

WHEN YOULL WORK:

Attend camp training May 26 - May 29.
Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 3:15pm from June 1 to August 7.

WHAT YOULL GET:

The anticipated starting pay for this position is $19.00/hour.
This position falls under Pay Grade B with a pay range of $16.00 - $38.50.

In exchange for your time and talent we offer a generous benefits package to SEASONAL EMPLOYEES including:

Free individual pool pass and Courts Plus membership!
Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
Employee social activities!
Values Recognition Program!
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)

* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Director of Human Resources & Risk at *

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District please visit !!

Additional Legal Statements

Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race creed gender color national origin religion age sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.

The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants for all positions including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the district. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration but rather the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.

Required Experience:

Director

Plan coordinate implement supervise and be engaged in all camp activities.
Schedule supervise and evaluate staff.
Conduct planning meetings with counselors.
Recommend purchasing equipment and supplies as needed.
Prepare end-of-season recommendations for next year

WHAT YOULL BRING:

High school graduate or equivalent.
Must be at least 18 years old by May 15 2026.
1-3 years of relevant experience including 1 year of supervisory experience preferred.

WHEN YOULL WORK: