Camp Counselor Summer 2026

Come join our energetic, caring, and responsible staff in our day camps as a camp counselor. The ideal candidate will be available to work Monday-Friday with varying hours. Depending on which camp you work, the days are Monday-Friday or M/W/F. Typical hours range from 4-8 hours.

This seasonal position runs June 8-August 7, with required training taking place the week of June 1st. Minimum age is 16 years old

Schedule:

Training:

June 2, 2025 10am-2pm June 3, 2025 10am-2pm June 4, 2025 10am-2pm *subject to change and additional hours as needed

Day Camp June 8, 2026-August 7, 2026 Camelot (M-F) 9am-3pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6) Pioneer (M-F or MWF option) - 9am-3pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6) Frontier (M-F) 9am-3pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6) Juliette Low (M-F) - 9am-3pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6) ARC (M-W-F) - 9am-3pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6)

**No Camp at any site July 3rd

Kal Camp June 8, 2026-August 7, 2026 Camelot (M-F) 9am-1pm / extended care- 1-3pm Heritage (M-F) 9am-1pm/ extended care- 1-3pm Pioneer (M-F) 9am-1pm/ extended care- 1-3pm **No Camp at any site July 3rd

Essential Job Duties:

• Assists in creating an activity agenda for the day camp group for which the employee is directly responsible
• Assists in organizing and structuring large and small group activities

Sets up and participates in day camp activities Cleans up after activities and at the end of the day

• Maintains head counts of campers in the morning, at swim times, and throughout the day

Supervises campers and is present on the pool deck and in the water during swim times

• Enforces safety rules during day camp activities

Notifies the Day Camp Site Director and Day Camp Assistant Site Director of problems or concerns with individual campers or staff members Administers first aid to staff and campers, as needed

Skills and Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years old at the start of the Day Camp program. Previous experience in child care or supervising children's activities preferred. Strong customer service skills and ability to interact effectively with children, coworkers, and the public. Ability to work as part of a team, follow directions, and complete tasks independently.

Capable of maintaining composure in high-activity and emergency situations; CPR/First Aid certification preferred.

• Demonstrates leadership, professionalism, and the ability to handle challenges with a positive attitude

Part-Time Wages

BENEFITS WE OFFER:

PTAC Membership to ARC Discounts on some programming KinderCare Discount

AHPD OVERVIEW:

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois—one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to diversity, equity, and inclusion to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.