At Lakeshore Day Camps the Camp Counselor's main role is to help campers have a fun and safe day at camp! Camp Counselors spend the summer working with kids of different ages, engaging in a range of fun activities, events and field trips! A summer to remember for campers and counselors alike!
Lakeshore Sport & Fitness is Chicago's #1 Destination for Sport, Fitness & Fun! Check out all we have to offer here: https://www.lakeshoresf.com/join-our-team/. This position is at our Lincoln Park location.
Team Member Perks!

• Complimentary gym membership
• Lunch and snack included for all counselors working full day camp
• 401K
• Employee Financial Relief Program
• Daily discounted employee meal program in addition to lunch when working
• Team member celebrations throughout the summer
• Entrepreneurial and collaborative team environment
• Free Parking

Required Skills:

• Must have experience working with kids of all ages, ideal candidates will have experience in camps or childcare.
• Exceptional organizational, planning skills and are detail oriented.
• Problem Solver & Self-Starter
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision/direction after training has been completed.
• Must produce a high quality of product/work and remain focused in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (Child, Infant and Adult)

Physical Requirements:

• Swimming daily.
• Stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Walk up and down 4 flights of stairs at a time.
• Spend up to 4 hours outside in direct sunlight.
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.

Additional Expectations:

• Be punctual and arrive to work on time, as scheduled
• Possess and exhibit a good work ethic under stress
• Meet with Camp Director for weekly 1 on 1 meetings
• Always help to maintain a safe environment while allowing for a fun atmosphere.
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment to Camp Director
• Be a problem solver. Identify issues, compile possible solutions, using good judgment decide and solve the problem.
• Communicate all billing concerns, inquires, disputes with Camp Director to make sure she has all the information necessary before speaking to the member/guest
• Be active participant with the kids!