Camp Counselor - Youth Summer Basketball Camp

PARK DISTRICT OF OAK PARK•Oak Park, IL

2d•$15 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

The Camp Counselor is a seasonal position. We offer competitive compensation, and PTO for seasonal employees. Job Purpose: The Camp Counselor leads and acts as a role model to a group of campers in a variety of activities including sports, competitive and non-competitive games, songs, crafts, swimming, and field trips. Counselors develop and engage campers in activities while enforcing Park District rules and ensuring the safety of campers, staff and the public. Counselors may be assigned to any of the following camps, depending on qualifications and experience: General Recreation, Sports, Ice Rink, Teens, Nature Programming, Special Interests/Arts/Circus or Early Childhood. Essential Functions: • Actively participate in all training prior to the start of camp • Greet parents and youth as they arrive and assist in making sure that campers are properly signed in and out • Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers on weekly field trips and pool visits when applicable • Assist in maintaining attendance sheets, ensuring that campers are properly signed in and out • Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and camper progress • Understand, communicate, and assist in enforcing camp and Park District rules or policies • Play an active role in leading the daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited, safe, and engaged • Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes • Assist in addressing camper behavior/disciplinary issues • Assist with the inventory of camp and first aid supplies; requisition as needed • Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately • Assist in keeping program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean and organized • Assist with identifying and observing equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments; report maintenance needs to Site Supervisor • Assist with the completion of all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs • Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required • Wear Park District staff shirt and identification during all work hours Additional Functions: • Occasionally assist with events and programs • Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration

Requirements

Must be at least 16 years of age
Certification in advanced Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) within 1 month of employment and keep certification current. The District provides this training.
Must obtain Mandated Reporter Certification
Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise
Must possess basic knowledge of a variety of age appropriate activities or skills applicable to camp assignment: General Recreation, Sports, Swim & Skate, Teens/Counselors in Training, or Special Interests/Arts
Must be highly motivated and able to assume a positive and active role in the camp, even while working under potentially stressful conditions (hot or cold weather, upset or injured participants, etc.)
Must have the ability to be firm with participants when necessary, enforce park district rules, and make sound decisions in order to secure the safety and well-being of all campers, facilities, and equipment
Frequent walking, running, standing, reaching, bending
Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs
Ability to work independently without direct supervision
Ability to present ideas and recommendations in a concise manner
Ability to understand and carry out verbal and/or written instructions efficiently and effectively and to read and understand printed material
Ability to operate assigned equipment
Ability to effectively interact and communicate well with others
Ability to interpret and explain recreation division and District policies and procedures
Ability to follow safety guidelines and exercise judgment in all aspects of responsibility
Ability to resolve conflict safely, calmly, and effectively

Nice To Haves

Experience working with youth, especially in a recreation setting, preferred
College coursework in recreation, education, or related field preferred

Responsibilities

Actively participate in all training prior to the start of camp
Greet parents and youth as they arrive and assist in making sure that campers are properly signed in and out
Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers on weekly field trips and pool visits when applicable
Assist in maintaining attendance sheets, ensuring that campers are properly signed in and out
Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and camper progress
Understand, communicate, and assist in enforcing camp and Park District rules or policies
Play an active role in leading the daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited, safe, and engaged
Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes
Assist in addressing camper behavior/disciplinary issues
Assist with the inventory of camp and first aid supplies; requisition as needed
Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents immediately
Assist in keeping program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean and organized
Assist with identifying and observing equipment daily for possible maintenance needs and adjustments; report maintenance needs to Site Supervisor
Assist with the completion of all paperwork as required including, but not limited to reports and logs
Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required
Wear Park District staff shirt and identification during all work hours
Occasionally assist with events and programs
Complete other duties as assigned by Supervisor or other Park District administration