Funseekers Day Camp Counselor

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 exciting seasonal job opportunity as FUNSEEKERS DAY CAMP COUNSELOR for Summer 2026! Join a team dedicated to creating a safe, engaging, and fun environment for campers ages 6-10. Counselors work with small groups, benefit from low camper-to-staff ratios, and utilize excellent indoor and outdoor spaces to deliver well-planned activities. Counselors will help lead swim days at our outdoor pools twice a week, support weekly field trips, and contribute to a positive camp experience from start to finish.

WHAT YOU’LL DO: As Funseekers Day Camp Counselor, you will be responsible to supervise, instruct, and engage camp participants. You will develop and prepare class materials and lesson plans and set up/take down equipment.

WHAT YOU’LL BRING: Some high school education with 1-3 years of experience working with children preferred.

WHEN YOU’LL WORK:

Monday-Friday Available shifts include working 7:15am-3:00pm, 9:00am-3:00pm, or 10:00am-6:00pm Staff training at the end of May.

WHAT YOU’LL GET:

The anticipated starting pay for this position is $16.00/hour. This position falls under Pay Grade E with a pay range of $15.00 - $20.00

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 jbruns@epd.org.*

For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit epd.org!!

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.