Camp Counselor, Seasonal

Oak Brook Park District•Oak Brook, IL

22h•$16 - $17

About The Position

Looking for a fun summer job? Camp Counselors serve as role models, create a positive camp environment, and facilitate various activities such as sports, arts & crafts, outdoor adventures, and team-building exercises. We have half day camp that runs from 9:00am-11:30am or full day camp that runs 9:00am-3:00pm. The first day of camp is Monday, June 8th! Training will be held on Thursday, June 4th and Friday, June 5th! All Oak Brook Park District employees benefit from a work-life atmosphere, a complimentary Central Park Campus Membership, discounts on programming, and continuing education opportunities. THE OAK BROOK PARK DISTRICT IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. Employment with the Park District is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, age, color, sex, religion, veteran status, national origin, sexual orientation, disability or any other legally protected status. Those applicants requiring reasonable accommodation to the application and/or interview process should notify Mike Contreras, ADA coordinator, at (630) 645-9527 or [email protected] Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.

Requirements

Valid Illinois driver's license (Class D)
16+ Years of Age
Current CPR/AED/First Aid certification required or training provided by the Park District

Responsibilities

Attend all required training dates
Implement daily activities planned by the camp director
Take attendance twice daily
Work with a co-counselor
Keep track of all campers medical and other important forms as well as being aware of any allergies and how to treat them
Keep track of all campers as they rotate through the different camp areas during the day
Make sure all campers are signed in and signed out by the appropriate guardian each day
Arrive on time every day
Communicate with camper’s parents and other staff in an appropriate and effective manner on a daily basis
Organize classroom and camp activity areas before and after each activity.
Distribute snack to campers.
Attend weekly field trips, as necessary.
Participate in all activities with camp staff and campers.
Support the District’s safety initiative including adhering to policies and procedures, performing your job in a safe manner, attending required training, seeking additional training as needed, promptly reporting accidents/incidents, and proactively addressing hazards in the workplace.
Focus on welcoming diversity, encouraging inclusion and creating equity for all.
Other duties as assigned by Camp Director, Assistant Director of Recreation, Director of Recreation or Executive Director.