Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

The South Barrington Park District is looking for energetic, fun, caring, and motivated individuals, 18 and over, for our Summer Camp programs.

• $200 bonus (contingent on completion of camp training and full 10 weeks)
• Free membership to the South Barrington Club and Fitness Center.

• Gain experience working with children ages 5-14
• Meet new friends
• Work doesn t feel like work
• Stay active
• Go swimming
• Play sports and group games
• Go on AWESOME field trips

• Actively participate in training prior to the start of camp
• Assist in maintaining attendance, ensuring that campers are properly signed in and out
• Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities
• Set and enforce camp rules and expectations with both staff and campers
• Play an active role in leading activities to keep campers excited, engaged and safe
• Understand, communicate, and enforce Park District rules and policies to the campers and public
• Play an active role in leading a daily schedule as well as initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate conflict/changes
• Inventory camp supplies and first aid supplies; requisition as needed
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required
• Wear Park District staff shirt during all work hours

• MUST be at least 18 years old or a graduating senior/incoming college freshman
• Must possess a valid driver s license
• Must obtain CPR and First Aid Certification (provided upon hire)
• Must have the ability to solve problems as they arise
• Must possess basic knowledge of a variety of age appropriate activities or skills applicable to camp assignment
• Has at least 2 years  experience working at a summer camp or in a similar setting

Daily hourly schedule varies Monday-Friday between 8:30-4:30 based on program and staffing needs.
Must be available for the full 10 weeks of camp, which is June 2nd until August 8th (No camp 7/4). Must be available for 1 week of Camp training in May.