Sports Camp Sports Instructor Counselor II

Sports Camp Sports Instructor Counselor II - 2026

Position Type: Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Date Posted: 11/15/25

Location: Chandler-Newberger Community Center

Responsible for the supervision and safety of children ages 6-11 and the basic instruction; including planning and leading of sports activities and games to these children. Responsible for the supervision of counselors, assistant counselors and volunteers. Responsible for communication with the Program Coordinator concerning these individuals.

• Attend mandatory staff training sessions
• Plan and instruct sports activities for camp participants (tennis, basketball, floor hockey, kickball, soccer, flag football, volleyball, dodgeball)
• Responsible for the safety of individuals in camp
• Responsible for the check in/out of campers
• Supervise and lead participants in daily camp activities
• Attend staff meetings as scheduled by Program Coordinator
• Enforce late pick up policy and ensure all participants are properly dismissed to caregiver
• Responsible for care and maintenance of camp equipment and storage areas
• Complete written reports such as accident, incident on a timely basis
• Responsible for maintenance of all camp paperwork
• Communicate to supervisor(s) if there are problems or issues needing special attention
• Performs other duties as assigned by Program Coordinator

• Experience working with children
• At least 2 years’ experience playing a team sport
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions
• Ability to read staff manuals, memos, and attendance sheets
• Ability to complete attendance sheets, accident reports, incident reports and camper behavior reports using prescribed format
• Ability to give verbal direction to subordinates, communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, citizens, and the public as well as other employees
• Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are more than those for sedentary work.

$19.04/ hour

Hours are 8:30am-4:30pm Monday through Friday. Camp dates are June 15-August 7.

To apply for this position, please apply online yofevanston.org on or before the closing date. Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug/alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check.

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