Day Camp Site Leader - Seasonal

Tinley Park-Park District • Tinley Park, IL

15d • $17 - $20

About The Position

The Day Camp Site Leader is a reliable, organized, and energetic person responsible for supervising Counselors and Inclusion Aides assigned to day camp sites. Under the direction and supervision of the Recreation Supervisor, this candidate will be responsible for planning and implementing creative lesson plans and all camp large scale activities and events, act as liaison between parents and staff, create effective communication pieces for parents, and lead special events and field trips, as well as other basic duties.

Requirements

• Experience working with children and supervising employees
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
• High School diploma required
• At least one year of completed higher education studies or teaching experience
• Current CPR/First Aid certification required
• Availability to work the entire day camp season is required

Nice To Haves

• Experience in day camp programs is preferred

Responsibilities

• Supervising Counselors and Inclusion Aides
• Planning and implementing creative lesson plans
• Planning and implementing all camp large scale activities and events
• Act as liaison between parents and staff
• Create effective communication pieces for parents
• Lead special events and field trips

Benefits

• part-time, seasonal position that typically runs for 8 weeks, Monday through Friday
• Required hours are 8:30am - 3:15pm with extended availability for before and after camp programs
• Wage Range is $16.50 to $20.00 per hour
• qualifies for a complementary membership to the Fitness Center, Recreation Center, and Water Park
• $16.50 will be the entry level wage rate per hour for all new hires
• Referral program eligible

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees