Dance 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.

• 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 dance?

The Roselle Park District needs you! The Dance Camp Counselor is responsible for a variety of duties and activities associated with the interaction, supervision and care of participants in the summer dance camp program. The counselor ensures the campers maintain a safe environment at all times and participate in a high‑quality program. The weekly themes are:
Ballet, Poms, Jazz, Tap, Musical Theatre, Hip Hop.

Salary: $18‑$20 per hour.

Schedule:

6 weeks of camp, from June 8 to July 17, 2026 (Monday–Friday).

• Free individual pool pass

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• One year of experience working with children.
• Minimum of one to three years of experience working or performing in dance productions.
• Basic knowledge in the dance field.
• Demonstrates ability to make good judgments and be aware of immediate surroundings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• 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.
• Ability 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.
• Energetic and able 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.
• Creates and teaches theater lessons to participants.
• Sets up and participates in day camp activities.
• Teaches participants basic theatre skill sets.
• Prepares 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; checks positions upon arrival.
• Campers and counselors bring sack lunches and eat together; uneaten food is disposed of carefully; 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.
• Is aware of camp medications and allergies.
• Encourages positive peer relationships within the 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 times.
• Maintains a clean, pleasant appearance and displays a positive, enthusiastic and professional manner.
• Performs other duties as necessary.

Postings current as of 2/21/2026 4:03:02 AM CST.