Day Camp Counselor

CHANNAHON PARK DISTRICT•Channahon, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

General Statement of Position: This position will supervise the day camp participants and enforce all rules and safety policies and procedures for children in grades K-7th. Qualifications: Applicants must be at least 16 years old, with prior experience working with children aged 6-12 preferred. Hours: Camp runs Monday through Friday from 8am – 5:30pm. Counselors will work between 25-40 hours per week. Camp will begin on Monday, June 1st and run until Friday, July 31st. Training will be mandatory from on the following dates: Thursday, May 21st Friday, May 22nd Wednesday, May 27th Thursday, May 28th Friday, May 29th

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years old
Potentially stressful situations associated with children’s programming particularly any behavioral problems that may occur. Must be able to demonstrate good judgment when dealing with staff, participants and parents.
May be required to stand for extended periods of time through the course of daily activities. Participating with the children in active play, which may require sitting on the floor/ground, running, jumping, swimming, bike riding
Exposure to the elements such as heat and sun.
Must demonstrate good judgments, appropriate level of response, and logical thought process in the execution of the duties and responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working with children aged 6-12 preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintains a positive community image for the District.
Strives to maintain a positive environment among the District’s organizational divisions.
Actively supports the Safety Policy and the District’s established loss control program, including training, safety rules, and developing ideas for the prevention of incidents, while providing a safe environment for Park District staff members and patrons.
Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times, being alert for the needs and/or problems of the children as individuals and as a group.
Create new and exciting daily games and activities for children ages 6-12 years
Create and implement lesson plans
Prepare materials and plan activities suitable for your age group
Communicate with parents, camp director and program supervisor
Be organized
Maintain camper behavior
Work independently and with others
Provide a positive, fun and safe atmosphere
Provide exceptional customer service
Be respectful to all park district staff, supervisors, parents, and children
Working with other departments and staff
Maintain facility and park cleanliness and organization
Be knowledgeable of all park district events and programs
Assisting customers with questions not related to your department
Physical set up of tables, chairs or other equipment for program
Perform other related duties as assigned
Ensure participants complete program evaluation