Waukegan Park District is Hiring a SEA - Counselor - Camp Near Waukegan, IL
Status Of EmploymentSeasonal or Temporary, Non-Exempt Summer Camp Counselors For The Following Camps
Belvidere Explorers for Ages 6-12: Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4:15pm
Bowen Park Rangers for Ages 6-12: Monday-Friday: 8:45am-4:15pm
Before Camp Counselor Hours: Monday-Friday 6:45am-9:00am
After Camp Counselor Hours: Monday-Friday 3:45pm-6:15pm
Work weekends and holidays as assigned. DescriptionProvide direct leadership and supervision to youth. Assist in the planning, organization, implementation, and oversight of daily schedule of activities for youth in both indoor and outdoor day camp recreational settings. Duties
Provide direct leadership and supervision to assigned day camp programs and services.
Provide developmentally appropriate activities that meet the needs and interests of the participants.
Implement camp activities in program setting according to established schedule.
Accompany campers on field trips.
May transport campers and supplies using a park district vehicle.
Participate with campers in scheduled daily activities.
Maintain day camp areas in a clean, organized, and neat manner.
Establish cooperative working relationships with co-workers and parents.
Attend pertinent departmental/park district meetings and in-house training sessions.
Conduct self in accordance with the policies and procedures as established by the park district.
Participate in park district safety and training program to ensure that work performed and serviced provided are implemented in a safe manner.
Education
Junior in high school or higher grade level.
High school diploma preferred.
Some college desired.
Experience
Working with youth.
Supervision of groups of youth in a recreational setting preferred.
Knowledge
General knowledge of recreation, parks, and leisure service field.
General knowledge of day camp and after-school programs and services.
General knowledge of developmentally appropriate activities for youth in a recreational environment.
Ability to operate vehicles and equipment necessary to perform job assignment.
License / Certification
Valid driver’s license required for programs including transportation, preferred if not including transportation.
First Aid/CPR/AED certification.
Conditions Of Employment May Include
submit proof of date of birth.
provide a copy of driver's license or photo identification.
provide driver's abstract if position duties require driving.
submit to a reference check and employment verification.
submit to a state criminal background check.
submit to TB testing.
submit to pre-placement drug testing.
submit to random, reasonable cause and post-accident drug and alcohol testing.
ContactJulia Sanchez Recreation Specialist - General Recreation jrsanchez@waukeganparks.org 847-360-4707 Closing DateOpen until filled.