Summer Camp Counselor

Position Summary: 

The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for the direct supervision of program participants and the planning and implementation of age-appropriate activities throughout the camp day.

Position involves regular internal contact and contact with outsiders generally on routine matters, including daily conversation with all of their groups of participants.

Required training first week of June

Camp hours are Mon – Fri 8:30am – 4:00pm

Additional hours before and after camp are available from 7am – 8:30am and 4pm – 6pm

Summer Camp runs from June 9 – August 8

Work Location:

The Recreation Complex – 111 E Foster Ave, Wood Dale IL 60191 as well as parks throughout the district.

Benefits:

Seasonal

• Recreational Benefits
  • Fitness Studio / Open Gym membership -Employee Only
  • Pool Pass for Employee Only
  • Dog park pass – Employee only
  • Discounts on recreation programs & Facility rentals – Employee Only
  • Discounts on golf greens fees & cart rentals - Employee & immediate family
  • Discounts on Pro Shop Purchases – Employee Only
  • One hour bay time – Employee only (1 per day)
  • Discounts on food purchases at Salt Creek Golf Club and 390 Golf Experience – Employee Only
  • Immediate family is defined as spouse & dependent children – no extended family included

Supervision:

Supervisor:  Recreation Supervisor, Camp Director, Assistant Camp Director

This position supervises: No supervisory responsibilities

Essential Job Functions:

• Lead activities and practice active supervision of participants at all times.
• Maintain head counts of campers at all times.
• Help Lead Counselor to create lesson plans to be submitted to Camp Director.
• Submit paperwork in a timely manner, which may include: attendance records, accident reports, behavior/incident reports, receipts, lesson plans, etc.
• Communicate effectively with participants.
• Maintain order and enforce rules during program.
• Prepare materials for camp. 
• Perform set-up and clean-up responsibilities for the program.
• Ensure classroom and equipment is maintained properly and supplies are stored in an orderly fashion in the appropriate storage closets.
• Adhere to scheduled hours.
• Follow all bus and trip procedures while on camp field trips.
• Work in conjunction with fellow staff members to support and adhere to the goals and objectives of summer camp.
• Work well with other Park District staff members and report any issues to the Recreation Supervisor or the Summer Camp Director.
• Supervise participants in and out of the water at the pool.
• Demonstrate and support park district customer service standards.
• Follow district and departmental safety, personnel, and administrative policies, procedures and ordinances.
• Responsible for being trained and able to drive Mini Busses for program needs (those individuals 21+)
• Provide a safe and welcoming environment for all participants.
• Distribute flyers or other information to participants when required.
• Communicate any accidents, safety concerns, maintenance issues, parent complaints, etc. to Summer Camp Director and Recreation Supervisor.
• Attend required staff meetings and/or trainings.
• Carry out any other duties as assigned, including substituting as needed.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Seeking individuals that have availability Monday - Friday / Early June through mid August
• Typical hours for the program are Monday - Friday from 8:30am - 4:00pm
• There are opportunities to work extra hours from 7am - 8:30am before camp starts and 4:00pm - 6:00pm after camp ends
• Previous experience working with children, childcare/babysitting, coaching or customer service preferred.

Ability to:

• Effectively supervise program participants
• Effective communication skills with both children and parents
• Lead activities
• Be creative in delivery of activities
• Work well with the general public, parents and fellow staff members
• Swim

Required Certifications:

• Possession of valid driver’s license
• First Aid/CPR/AED certification or ability to obtain shortly after hire

Work Environment and Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed mostly in an indoor setting with some outdoor program site requirements
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to lift 50+ pounds
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, walk, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, sit, prolonged standing, prolonged visual concentration

Environmental Considerations

May be exposed to outside elements conducting outdoor activities. Work is subject to both indoor and outdoor environmental conditions including air conditioning, heat/cold, humidity, outside elements and noise.