Theater Camp Counselor

Location:

555 W. Brwn Mawr Ave, Roselle IL. 60172

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.

Questions we’re looking for answers to:

• 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? Enjoy teaching kids about theater?

We need you as a Camp Counselor. The counselor ensures the campers maintain a safe environment at all times and participate in a high-quality program. Pay: $15/hour, 3 week camp:
June 8 - June 26,2026, Monday-Friday.

• Free individual pool pass

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• One year of experience in working with children.
• Minimum of one to three years’ experience in working or performing in Theatre Production.
• Must have basic knowledge in the Theater field.
• 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.
• 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.

• Responsible for the direct leadership of all daily activities and events.
• Assists in organizing and structuring large and small group activities.
• Creating and teaching theater lessons to participants.
• Sets up and participates in day camp activities.
• Teach participants basic theatre skill sets.
• Prepare participants for auditions.
• Cleans up after activities and at the end of the day.
• Ensures all personal property of the campers is carefully labeled and stored properly.
• Campers and counselors will bring sack lunches and eat together; dispose of uneaten food. Lunches should never be left outdoors or in the sun; fast food/restaurant purchases are prohibited during camp hours.
• Maintains headcounts of campers in the morning and throughout the day.
• Supervises campers and is present on the pool deck and in the water during swim times.
• Enforces safety rules during day camp activities. Completes accident report forms when necessary.
• Notifies the Camp Director and Recreation Supervisor of problems or concerns with individual campers or staff members.
• Administers first aid to staff and campers, as needed.
• Attends required meetings, training and special events as required.
• Be aware of camp medications and allergies.
• Encourages positive peer relationships within your group.
• Demonstrates a mature and professional attitude through dependability, punctuality and genuine awareness.
• Treats public complaints and concerns with the utmost attention. Is courteous at all cases.
• Presents a clean, pleasant appearance and displays a positive, enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as necessary.