Youth Day Camp Counselor Summer 2026

Plainfield Park DistrictPlainfield, IL
14h$16Onsite

About The Position

Join our Youth Day Camp as a Counselor and be the reason kids laugh, learn, and grow. Build leadership skills, create lifelong memories, and spend your days outdoors making a real impact. Ready to turn fun into your job? Apply today! You will implement camp program through supervising and participating in large and small group activities with children entering grades K-5. Supervise and participate with children on field trips, at the pool and on-site. Under the direction of the Recreation Manager, assist with planning and evaluation of weekly activities.

Requirements

  • Must be available to start 05/21/2026 and be at least 18 years of age by that date.
  • Minimum age 18.
  • 2 years of experience working with children preferred.
  • High School diploma preferred.
  • Valid driver’s license required.
  • C.P.R. and First Aid Certification certified required; ability to certify at time of hire.
  • Must have the ability to communicate instructions in a professional and enthusiastic manner.
  • Must have strong interpersonal skills and work well with participants and other staff.
  • Ability to establish a positive rapport by using tact and discretion with participants, parents and staff.
  • Must be detail oriented to be able to process information accurately.

Nice To Haves

  • 2 years of experience working with children
  • High School diploma

Responsibilities

  • Implement camp program through supervising and participating in large and small group activities with children entering grades K-5.
  • Supervise and participate with children on field trips, at the pool and on-site.
  • Assist with planning and evaluation of weekly activities.

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What This Job Offers

Career Level

Entry Level

Education Level

High school or GED

Number of Employees

101-250 employees

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