NATURE CAMP COUNSELOR

Job DetailsJob Location: Olympia Fields, IL 60461Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $16.00 - $17.00 HourlyJOB SUMMARY: The Camp Counselor assists with the development and delivery of nature-based

education:

al programs at the Irons Oaks Environmental Learning Center. The H-F Park District’s mission statement is “to enhance the quality of life through diverse recreational opportunities, facilities and parks while caring for the environment”.

ESSENTIAL JOB:

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide outstanding customer service to our internal and external guests by providing friendly, responsive, courteous and helpful service.
• Assist staff with day-to-day delivery of summer camp programs and activities based on weekly themes.

Care for program materials including set up & take down.

• Provide guidance to campers and implement camp rules.

Attend staff in-services and meetings as assigned. Interpret input from program participants.

• Adheres to the policies and procedures as outlined in the Safety Manual.

Other related

job duties:

as assigned.

COGNITIVE:

SKILLS:

REQUIRED: Read and implement the summer camp program according to manual. Respond to questions and concerns from program participant’s/parents. Must be able to motivate campers, have good leadership and communication

skills:

and able to work without continued direction.

Qualifications:

JOB

SKILLS:

AND

QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be able to effectively communicate with children K- 6. Must work well independently as well as with a team.

Experience:

• leading activities with children.

Basic knowledge of natural systems, environmental issues, ecology and biodiversity preferred. Ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

EDUCATION:

AND TRAINING: 16 years of age or older and interest in biology,

education:

, environmental studies or related field. Knowledge of nature related activities, games, crafts and outdoor

skills:

preferred. CPR and AED certification.

PHYSICAL:

REQUIREMENTS:

STANDING: Frequent SITTING: Frequent WALKING: Frequent: Up to 1 mile per day LIFTING: Frequent: minimum 25 lbs and under 50lbs. STOOPING: Frequent REACHING: Frequent CLIMBING: Occasional VERBAL: Ability to communicate concepts and activities with various age groups. VISION: Necessary for instruction and safety ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS: Will be exposed to all weather conditions.

May be exposed to high mosquito populations, stinging insects and poison ivy during the growing season. Part-Time

Benefits:

Discounted individual fitness membership at Racquet Fitness Center Discounted golf fees and driving range tokens at Coyote Run Individual admission to open skate at H-F Ice Arena Individual Lions pool pass 20% off (1) facility rental/year 20% off birthday party package for child(ren) 20% off program fees Irons Oaks ropes course & climbing tower Individual ski rental at Irons Oaks (cross-country skiing) 457 Retirement Plan Participation in Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund - only available if required minimum hours are met (work more than 1,000 hours in a year).

Additional

benefits:

for facility employees only. Paid CPR/AED training and certification Paid Leave Time Off