Beach Camp Counselor

Park Dist Of Highland Park; Highland Park (IL); On-site; USD 21,352 - 23,419; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Fitness Membership

Outdoor Pool Membership

Seasonal Beach Access

Program and Facility Discounts

Job summary

The Park Dist Of Highland Park is looking for a Beach Camp counselor for the summer at Rosewood Beach. In this seasonal role, you will support daily operations for the camp, supervise 1st and 2nd graders, and ensure safety guidelines are followed. Candidates must be 16 years or older, exhibit a positive attitude, and have an interest in recreational activities.

Responsibilities include supervising campers, assisting with activities, and maintaining safety standards. Benefits include health and fitness membership, outdoor pool access, and program discounts.

Qualifications

• Must be 16 years or older to apply.
• Display a positive attitude when working with campers.
• Prior experience working with youth is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations of High Tide Low Tide camp.
• Ensure safety standards and guidelines are being followed.
• Supervise campers and assist with activities.

Skills

Working with children

Positive and energetic attitude

Ability to swim

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Rosewood Beach - Highland Park, IL 60035

Position Type: Seasonal

Salary Range: $15.50 - $17.00 Hourly

Summary

Spend your summer on the beautiful Rosewood beach working with 1st and 2nd graders! The Beach Camp counselor reports to the beach camp leader for supporting daily operations of High Tide Low Tide camp. Responsibilities include ensuring safety standards and guidelines are being followed, supervising campers throughout the day, carrying out planned activities for campers, and assisting with loading and unloading busses. The camp counselor will also be responsible for helping the Camp Leader provide age-appropriate discipline as necessary.

Qualifications

Must be 16 years old or more, and have an interest in working with children in a recreational camp setting. Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Prior experience working with youth is preferred but not required. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers.

Classification

Seasonal, non-exempt

Wage Range

$15.50 - $17.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits

• Health & Fitness Membership
• Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access
• Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to outside weather conditions including hot and humid weather and cold and rainy weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.