Early Childhood Summer Camp Counselor
Share
Job Location:
Downers Grove, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 16 - 17
Posted on:
7 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Summer Camp Counselor -Early Childhood Camps (Pee Wee Camp Exploration Station)
About us:The Downers Grove Park District offers quality parksfacilitiesand programs for people of all ages to enjoy and explore. Home to 48 parks a recreation center history museum nature center golf course community center and moretheressomething for everyone at the Downers Grove Park District! Learn more at .
The Opportunity:Havefun all summer long withpreschool-age camps! Early Childhood Camps include Exploration Station (turning 4 or 5 by Sept. 1)andPee Wee Camp (turning 3 by Sept. 1).Camp takes place in our preschool classrooms as well as trips to play in the gym andoutsideonthe playground!Help our youngest campers developskills and have fun by playing parachute games drawing with sidewalk chalk playing water games reading stories exploring sensorybinsand making art projects!
Interviews:All interested applicants should plan to attendONEof the open interview dates are welcome todrop inanytime on the following datesduring the designated times. Applicants can expect anapproximately 10-minuteindividual interview with the hiring supervisor(s).
Open interviews are scheduled:
- Wednesday March:00pm-6:30pm
- Wednesday March:30pm-8:00pm
OpenInterviews will be held at the Lincoln Center 935 Maple Ave Downers Grove IL 60515.
Pay:
This seasonal position pays$16.00/hrfor newly hired staff and $16.50-$17.00/hrfor returning staff.
Benefits:
Free Fitness Membership at 4500 Fitness
Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training
Whenyoullwork:
Exploration Station (ages 3-5):9:15am-12:15pm M-F OR Tu-W-Th
Pee Wee Camp (ages 2.75-3):9:15am-11:15am Tu-W-Th
Summer Camp isscheduled for6/8-7/31 with training scheduled during the last week of May and the first week of June.
No camp on 6/19 and 7/3.
Interested in cross-training Opportunities exist for Early Childhood Camp staff to also work in other Summer Camp Counselor positions! Early Childhood Camp Counselors may also work Before Care for Traditional Day Camps (7:00am-8:45/9:00am) or pick up afternoon shifts or shifts on off days. Check out the Summer Camp Counselor job posting for more info.
Role Expectations:
Greet guardians and campers as they arrive for drop-off and pick-up ensuring sign-in and -out procedures are done properly
Assistin monitoring andalwaysmaintainingthe safety of all campers
Communicate with guardians about daily activities and camperexperience
Understand communicate andassistin enforcing camp and Park District rules or policies
Implement daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited safe and engaged
Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes
Work collaboratively with camp staff and supervisors
Assistin addressing camper behavior/disciplinary issues
Maintain program supplies equipment and facility space
Opportunities toassistin other areas of the park district including but not limited tospecial events birthday parties concessions etc.
About you:
16 years of age or older
Ideal candidates havepreviousexperience working in a daycare or preschool setting haveparticipatedin their high schools early childhood programs or are studying early childhood development/education
Team-orientated
Responsible and reliable
Able to multi-task
Strong problem-solving judgement and communication skills
Can confidently lead a group of children of varying ages
What sets us apart:
Flexible hours
Supportive and friendly coworkers
Collaborative and connected management
Key Skills
- Microsoft Office
- Public Relations
- Google Docs
- Data Collection
- MailChimp
- Microsoft Word
- Dermal Fillers
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Research Experience
- Microsoft Excel
- Adobe Photoshop
- Writing Skills
