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Early Childhood Camp Counselors (Part-Time, Seasonal)

The Glenview Park District
Part-time
On-site
Illinois, United States

  • Position Type:
      Preschool

  • Date Posted:
      2/13/2025

  • Location:
      Park Center 2400 Chestnut

  •   JOB OPPORTUNITY with the Glenview Park District:
    Early Childhood Camp Counselors (Part-Time, Seasonal)

    “Recreate” a better life with a career in the field of Parks & Recreation!
     
    JOB SUMMARY
    In this fun and rewarding position, you will get hands-on experience by:
    • Meeting & greeting parents and campers upon arrivals and departures
    • Actively participating in daily activities alongside campers
    • Leading and supervising campers to ensure rewarding and safe camp experiences
    • Understanding and following the direction of the Camp Director
    • Engaging in regular communication with parents, campers, and staff
    • Ensuring safety for all participants and administering basic first aid as necessary
    • Assisting with set-up and break-down of campsite
     
    QUALIFICATIONS
    Qualified candidates must be at least 16 years of age and should have:
    • Experience working in a summer camp – or similar position
    • Knowledge of camps and camp activities
    • Excellent skills in working with children
    • Ability to effectively communicate with parents, campers and staff
    • Ability to work with children aged 3-5 years old
     
    SCHEDULING & PAY
    This is a part-time position in the summer. Qualified persons MUST be available for:
    • Training the week of June 2nd
    • All weeks of camp beginning June 9-Beginning of August (end date will vary depending on the camp)
    • Work weekdays, Monday through Friday, 8:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. or Monday through Friday 8:45 a.m.-3:15 p.m. (hours will vary depending on the camp)
    • Camp Staff will be required to work on the 4th of July, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (hours will vary depending on staffing assignment)
     
    Pay starts at $16.00/hour and is dependent on qualifications.
     
    All employees receive a complimentary Park Center Health and Fitness Membership and additional facility discounts.
     
    APPLY ONLINE
    Visit us at www.GlenviewParks.org – click on “Jobs” at the top of the page.
     
    If interested, please apply early.  Recruiting and interviewing begins early.
    The Glenview Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.