Sports Camp Counselor

Job Details Job Location: Bartlett Community Center - Bartlett, IL 60103

Education Level: High School Graduate or Equivalent:

Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Summary:

The Sports Camp Counselor is responsible for assisting the Sports Camp Site Supervisor with day-to-day planning, organizing, and implementing all aspects of the Sports Camp, supervision and safety of campers. This position requires a highly motivated, enthusiastic, responsible person who shows good initiative to work in a fun environment with kids and sports. This is an at-will position. Other responsibilities include:

Interact and engage with the children at all times. Supervise campers on field trips and to the pool. Actively participate in pool rotation when at the pool. Actively participate with campers in pool activities when not scheduled to be on a pool rotation.

• Prepare for weekly activities as needed.
• Help the Site Supervisor develop weekly plan of activities.
• Assist in keeping facility, supplies, and equipment clean and safe by reporting breakage and safety problems. Assist in clean up and straightening up facility before, during, and after each camp day.

Gain knowledge and understanding of Park District policies and procedures and see that they are adhered to at all times. Attend district-wide part-time staff orientations, crisis training, and staff training as directed.

• Comply with the District’s Dress Code by coming to work in clean, presentable clothing and wearing an employee name tag.
• Assist in record keeping by taking attendance, collecting waivers, keeping each child’s information sheet up to date, and filling out accident/incident reports as needed.

Observe and follow all Park District safety policies and regulations. The safety of staff and participants is a continuing responsibility of all employees.

• Perform other duties as assigned and assist in finding a sub when ill or absent.

Qualifications:

High School graduate or equivalent and must be at least 17 years of age. Prior experience working with children required. Coaching and playing various sports required, and/or an interest in education or recreation as a possible career goal. Must have current CPR and First Aid training or willing to receive it through the park district before the start date.

• SCHEDULE & PAY: This is a part-time, seasonal position. Camp is Monday-Friday, June 1 – July 31, plus pre-season training and planning in late May and the possibility to work post season camp in August. The expected weekly hours for this position are 15-35, with opportunities to earn more hours throughout the summer. Expected shifts are Monday-Friday from 8:30am-3:30pm and/or 3:30pm-5:30pm. Anticipated hiring range is between $15-$16 an hour plus applicable facility and program discounts.

Benefits:

In exchange for your time and talent, part-time employees may Select ONE of the following single memberships:

Ski & Snow Boarding Season Pass LIFECENTER (includes Splash Central) Apple Orchard Golf Course Bartlett Aquatic Center PLUS applicable facility and program discounts The Bartlett Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.