Camp Counselor, Seasonal

Part-Time, Non-Exempt
Pay range: $16-$17/hr

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. This position works full day camp, which runs 9:00am-3:00pm. Candidates must be available to work until August 7th.


EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:
• 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

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:
• 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.

BENEFITS:
• 457(b) Retirement Savings Plan
• Continuing Education Assistance
• Central Park Campus Membership for the employee

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 our ADA coordinator at View phone number on click.appcast.io or View email address on click.appcast.io

Bilingual Candidates Encouraged to Apply.