Camp Counselor

Are you looking for a first-time job? Becoming a Camp Counselor at the Oak Brook Park District is a great place to begin your journey - while having fun!

This position requires the employee to plan and implement safe, creative, challenging, and educationally beneficial programs.

Submit an application by copying and pasting this link into your browser: https://oakbrookpark.bamboohr.com/careers/37?source=aWQ9MjA%3D

SUMMARY:
This position requires the employee to plan and implement safe, creative, challenging, and educationally beneficial programs.

SUPERVISORY:
Camp counselors report to the camp director.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

• Attend week long training program
• 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

MARGINAL FUNCTIONS:

• Attend Park District meetings as necessary.
• Represent the Park District at various public functions.

PSYCHOLOGICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work independently in day-to-day operations.
• Ability to work in a team atmosphere.
• Ability to utilize computer skills, including proficiencies in word processing and basic spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to work effectively in a climate of political assertiveness and interaction, requiring timely administrative responsiveness and flexibility.
• Must be able to function effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Must be able to deal with people under stressful and demanding situations.
• Ability to maintain positive and effective working relationships with department heads, supervisors and other staff members.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• General work area is indoors, in a smoke-free environment, with controlled temperature and fluorescent lighting.
• Work in an outdoor setting daily where temperatures and humidity will vary
• Perform tasks that require walking, bending, stooping, standing, kneeling, climbing, reaching and sitting.
• Drive motorized vehicle to travel to different locations.
• Perform lifting tasks up to 25 pounds.

HOURS:

• Monday - Friday 8:15 am - 4:00 pm

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

• Minimum of one year of previous Camp Counselor experience
• CPR and First Aid training required
• Position requires an Illinois State Police Criminal Background Check and drug test.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36.25 per week

Benefits:

• Employee discount

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person