Cultural Arts Summer Camp Counselor (part-time/seasonal, $15.50/hour)

ABOUT US: The Schaumburg Park District is an award-winning public agency that provides its 80,000 residents with a wide variety of recreational facilities, programs, events, parks and open spaces.

CULTURAL ARTS CAMP: Do you have a passion for igniting creativity and fostering cultural understanding? Elevate your summer with us as a Cultural Arts Camp Counselor at Schaumburg Park District, where you'll guide campers aged 5 to 18 through an unforgettable journey of self-expression and discovery! We're seeking dynamic individuals who are ready to inspire, engage, and make a lasting impact in the lives of our campers.

JOB SUMMARY: You’ll lead pre-planned activities in our visual and performing arts camps that help campers explore different skills and express themselves. Our counselors create a welcoming environment where campers feel comfortable trying new things and working together. They supervise campers during activities and outings to ensure their safety and collaborate with fellow counselors and camp leaders to facilitate a safe and successful camp week. Our camp counselors always lead by example when showing campers how to be respectful, inclusive, and open-minded towards people from all backgrounds.

QUALIFICATIONS: Successful candidates must be enthusiastic about working with children. Must have the ability to help teach and supervise a wide range of activities and programs throughout the Summer. Experience in childcare or a camp setting is beneficial. Ideal candidates have a flexible attitude; adapt easily to changing situations and are ready to pitch in wherever help is needed. Must be dependable, outgoing, enjoy working with children, and possess great communication skills. Candidates must be at least 18 years of age and have reliable means of transportation to and from the job site.

SCHEDULING & PAY: These are part-time, seasonal positions which run from late May through mid-August. Hours will vary but will be primarily Monday-Friday mornings with some evening and weekend availability needed for training and performances. Pay is $15.50 per hour

PERKS & PRIVILEGES: This is a PART-TIME LEVEL 2 position and is eligible for the following internal privileges:

·         Free fitness center membership!

·         Free admission to indoor and outdoor pools!

·         One free program registration!

·         10% discount on other program registrations

·         Free boat rental at Volkening Lake!

·         Free open gym admission! And more!

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Visit us at: https://schaumburgparkdistrict.bamboohr.com/jobs

** Position will be open until filled. ** Schaumburg Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. **

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