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Form of workSummer Camp Site Director – 2024
$18/ Hour
About us: The Downers Grove Park District offers quality parks, facilities and programs for people of all ages to enjoy and explore. Home to 48 parks, a recreation center, history museum, nature center, golf course, community center and more, there’s something for everyone at the Downers Grove Park District! Learn more at dgparks.org.
The Opportunity: As the Summer Camp Site Director you will oversee the day-to-day operations and assist with the overall management and supervision of the camp program and staff. This position requires a high level of responsibility as you will be the on-site go to for all parents, and staff. The Camp Site Director will work independently and alongside other camp directors and the camp coordinator to create lesson plans and themed activities. You will not only manage camp staff and participants onsite but also at swimming pools and at field trip locations.
Interviews: All interested applicants should plan to attend ONE of the group interview dates below.
- Group interviews are scheduled:
- Saturday March 9th 2024 9:00am-11:30am
- Friday April 12th 2024 6:00pm-8:30pm
Group Interviews will be held at the Lincoln Center, 935 Maple Ave Downers Grove IL 60515.
What you get: This seasonal position pays $18 per hour and includes a free fitness membership to 4500 fitness.
When you’ll work:
- Summer Camp is scheduled Monday – Friday, June 3rd – August 9th with trainings scheduled before the first week of camp.
- Camp Staff shifts will be scheduled between the hours of 7:00am-5:30pm. Staff will typically work 40 hours per week depending on their availability.
- No camp on 6/19, 7/4, and 7/5
A day in the Life:
- Greet guardians and campers as they arrive for drop off and pick up ensuring sign in and out procedures are done properly
- Create, implement, and communicate lesson plans and weekly schedule
- Assist with trainings and evaluations of staff
- Organize themed activities and events
- Observe campers' behavior, assess its appropriateness and apply appropriate behavior management techniques
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all staff and campers on weekly field trips and pool visits when applicable
- Control and administer medication based on written consent
- Understand, communicate, and assist in enforcing camp and Park District rules or policies
- Work collaboratively with camp staff and supervisors
- Provide a high quality of customer service in a professional manner to the internal customer that will facilitate team building and exceptional customer service to the external customer
- Maintain program supplies, equipment, and facility space
- Opportunities to assist in other areas of the park district including but not limited to special events, birthday parties, concessions, etc.
About you:
- 18 years of age or older
- Previous experience working with children in a park district or childcare setting
- Must be able to understand the needs and issues of staff, parents and children, and provide information to meet these needs.
- Team orientated
- Responsible and reliable
- Able to multi-task
- Strong problem solving, judgement, and communication skills
- Can confidently lead a group of children of varying ages
What sets us apart:
- Flexible hours
- Supportive and friendly coworkers
- Collaborative and connected management
- Develop your problem-solving, communication, and leadership experience
- Learn important life skills such as time management and influencing others
- Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District
The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer which has been, and will continue to be, a fundamental principle at the District, which bases employment upon personal capabilities and qualifications without discrimination because of an individual’s actual or perceived race (including but not limited to traits associated with race, such as hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks, and twists), color, religion, sex, gender (including gender identity and expression), age, national origin, citizenship status, work authorization status, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, disability, association with a person with a disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, unfavorable discharge from military service or military status, civil union partnership, order of protection status, pregnancy, childbirth or a medical condition related to pregnancy or childbirth, or any other protected characteristic as established by law.
Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact HR at careers@dgparks.org
The District is required by Illinois Statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain a criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicant for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the District. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.
