Summer Camp Counselor (21+ years old, Driver)

Are you up for the challenge?  Join our growing team!

The Roselle Park District offers a friendly, small-town feel which is great for families

• Do you like a job that has variety – not the same thing every day?
• Do you like being challenged by trying new tasks?
• Are you good with kids?

The Roselle Park District needs you!

The Camp Counselor (21+ years old, Driver) will be a driver of camp participants - to/from various parks, Kemmerling pool, field trips, etc.

Also is responsible for a variety of duties and activities associated with the interaction, supervision and care of participants in the summer day camp program. The counselor ensures the campers maintain a safe environment at all times and participate in a high-quality program.

$15/hour, approx 10-20 hours/week depending on need, June - August 2025
 
QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Valid and current driver’s license.
• One year of experience in working with children.
• A working knowledge of age characteristics and appropriate activities for children ages 5 - 12.
• Demonstrates ability to make good judgments and be aware of immediate surroundings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and responsible.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Ability to deal with residents, staff and job responsibilities under stressful conditions.
• Must be able to respond to and handle children’s behaviors in a positive appropriate manner.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Completion of district driving certification required.
• Enjoys working outside in warm/hot weather.
• Ability to demonstrate leadership qualities to perform required work.
• Must be energetic and possess the ability to manage a group of participants in a manner that encourages
  social growth, safety and fun.

1. Responsible for the direct leadership of all daily activities and events.
2. Assists in organizing and structuring large and small group activities.
3. Sets up and participates in day camp activities.
4. Cleans up after activities and at the end of the day.
5. Ensures all personal property of the campers is carefully labeled and stored properly. As campers arrive, check all positions and store them inside the building.
6. Campers and counselors will bring sack lunches and eat together. Carefully dispose of uneaten food. Lunches should never be left outdoors or in the sun. Fast food/restaurant purchases are prohibited during camp hours.
7. Maintains headcounts of campers in the morning, at swim times and throughout the day.
8. Supervises campers and is present on the pool deck and in the water during swim times.
9. Enforces safety rules during day camp activities. Will complete accident report forms when necessary
10. Notifies the Camp Coordinator and Recreation Supervisor of problems or concerns with individual campers or staff members.
11. Administers first aid to staff and campers, as needed.
12. Attends required meetings, training and special events as required.
13. Be aware of camp medications and allergies.
14. Encourages positive peer relationships within your group.
15. Demonstrates a mature and professional attitude through dependability, punctuality and genuine awareness.
16. Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous at all cases.
17. Presents a clean, pleasant appearance and displays a positive, enthusiastic and professional manner.
18. Performs other duties as necessary.