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Form of workSUMMER CAMP COUNSELOR
At Deerfield Park District, we provide outstanding parks, services, facilities, and recreation programs that enrich lives, promote healthy living, and inspire memorable experiences. We are looking for hard-working, caring people that support our mission.
Be the leader that creates positive lasting memories for children of all ages!
We are hiring Camp Counselors for a variety of camps including: Art Camp, Early Childhood, Sports Camp, School Age Camp and Extended Care. Extended Care is before camp and after camp care.
Be the leader that creates positive lasting memories for children of all ages!
We are hiring Camp Counselors for a variety of camps including: Art Camp, Early Childhood, Sports Camp, School Age Camp and Extended Care. Extended Care is before camp and after camp care.
We are looking for:
Part Time (Seasonal) Counselors – hours and days vary by camp. Examples of times: 7:15a-9:30a; 8:00a-3:30p; 2:15p-6:00p
Pay rate: starting at $16 per hour
Essential Functions Include:
- Help create and implement a weekly schedule for specified camp group.
- Supervise campers with facilitating program rules, regulations and safety concerns.
- Work collaboratively with other counselors.
- Organize and lead a variety of age appropriate activities each week. Activities may include crafts, nature, songs, games, team-building games, swimming, etc. This includes time spent on the bus and walking to various locations.
- Identify and respond appropriately to camper behavior issues.
- Ensure that the site is kept clean, organized, and free of litter before and after camp.
- Communicate with parents about participant’s experiences and report concerns to Camp Leadership.
- Maintain accurate program records including incident reports and daily attendance.
- Know and understand all emergency procedures associated with the camp program.
- Assist in the resolution of conflicts and/or violations of rules with parents, children, or other parties that relate to the program and its operation.
- Participates in daily camp activities to serve as a beneficial role model to campers.
- Art Camp counselors must have fine art experience in ceramics, drawing, painting, and design
Requirements
- Must be 15 years or older for Extended Care and half day Early Childhood camps. 16 years or older for full day camps.
- Love working with children
- Patient and flexible
- Strong communication skills
- Enjoys having fun
- Team player
- Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. and be on your feet for long periods of time
- Must pass a background check
Training begins the week of June 10, 2024. Camp runs from June 17th through August 2nd. Optional additional hours are available August 5th through August 9th. Staff are expected to work all summer.
