Salary : $16.00 - $17.00 Hourly
Location : Sullivan Community Center - 635 N Aspen Drive - Vernon Hills, IL
Job Type : Seasonal
Job Number : VHPD00012
Department : SEASONAL CAMP
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 7 / 1 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Central
Summary
The Camp Counselor is responsible for planning age appropriate activities, supervising campers and maintaining a safe environment at all times.
FLSA Status : Non-Exempt
Supervision
Immediate Supervisor : Camp Director
Qualifications
Must be 16 years or older by the first day of camp. Must have the ability to supervise a group of campers. A CPR certification is required prior to the first day of camp. Must be caring and understanding, enthusiastic and encourage fun with kids, but also be responsible and reliable, show initiative and be a good team player.
Essential Job Functions
Implement and supervise a well-organized, quality day camp program offering activities in the areas of arts and crafts, sports, games, outdoor recreation, field trips, special events, and leisure swim.
Organize, lead, and interact with campers and staff and ensure camp environment promotes inclusivity, team focus and a fun recreational experience.Provide ongoing motivation and leadership to campers by displaying positivity, flexibility, creativity and enthusiasm.Attend and actively participate in camp staff orientation, trainings and meetings.Adhere to assigned work schedules and accept ongoing performance feedback.Establish camp rules and routines. Ensure that campers know and follow safety and program procedures. Maintain a safe environment at all times.Maintain communication lines with Camp Director. Provide updates for camp communication systems and notify Camp Director when a child experiences difficulty or an injury.Maintain accurate daily attendance records. Conduct face-to-face counts when arriving and departing a location (e.g., classroom, athletic field, facility, bus, etc.). Conduct frequent face-to-face counts throughout scheduled activities to ensure all campers are accounted for.Review camper files including, but not limited to, Data Forms, Medication Dispensing Forms, etc. to become familiar with assigned campers and their needs.Maintain travel first aid kit inventory and ensure supplies are within their expiration dates. Notify the Camp Director when supplies need to be replenished. Have travel first aid kits accessible at all times.Maintain camp supplies, equipment, and storage areas. Gather all necessary supplies and equipment to conduct camp activities in a timely manner. Ensure that all campers have lunches and swim attire (if applicable) upon arrival.Ensure the site remains presentable and safe, including facility rooms, restrooms, outdoor recreation areas, and storage areas. Scan restrooms after campers exit to make sure the facility is left in clean condition.While supervising swim time, it is expected that staff will be in the water with their assigned campers unless otherwise directed by the Camp Director.Perform other duties as assigned.Facility and Program Discounts
Family Aquatic Center -50% off resident rateFitness Membership - $20 per month - maximum 3 monthsPrograms operated on a contractual basis - discount of 10% off resident ratesPrograms operated directly by the District - 10% off resident rates (employee responsible for full cost of program supplies)Facility Rental - discount of 10% (reservation cannot be made more than 30 days prior to the rental date and the employee is responsible for the rental set-up and clean-up)Are you available to work Monday-Friday between June 9-August 1, 2025?
Are you available to work Wednesday-Friday between June 4-6, 2025?
Are you available to work Monday-Friday May 19-23, 2025?
Are you available to work Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings?
Are you at least 16 years old by June 1, 2025?
Required Question
Salary : $16 - $17
