What are the responsibilities and job description for the Day Camp Site Director- Camelot position at Arlington Heights Park District?
Come join our energetic, caring, and responsible staff in our day camps as a Day Camp Site Director. The ideal candidate will be available to work Monday-Friday, between six to nine hours daily.
This seasonal position runs June 16-August 8, with required training taking place the week of May 26th
The minimum age is 18 years old
Schedule
Training:
May 29, 2025, 5 pm-9 pm
June 5, 2025 6:30 pm-9 pm
June 11, 2025 9:30 am-2 pm
June 12, 2025 9:30 am-2 pm
*subject to change and additional hours as needed
Day Camp
June 16, 2025-August 8, 2025
Camelot (M-F) 9 am-3 pm (AM care 7-9 and PM care 3-6)
Essential Job Duties:
- Assign campers to counselor groups and manage attendance records
- Supervise, support, and evaluate Day Camp Counselors throughout the season
- Coordinate daily schedules, swim times, field trips, and extended camp hours
- Communicate regularly with site staff, parents, and inclusion partners (NWSRA)
- Oversee camper check-in/check-out, required forms, and medication distribution
- Collect and remit camp payments; manage and distribute camp apparel and supplies
- Lead staff meetings and assist with counselor training and development
- Follow and enforce safety protocols, incident reporting, and conduct policies
- Maintain accurate records, including attendance and permission forms
- Attend required trainings and ensure a clean, organized, and safe camp environment
Part-Time Wages
BENEFITS WE OFFER
- PTAC Membership to ARC
- Discounts on some programming
- KinderCare Discount
AHPD OVERVIEW
The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is a public park and recreation agency located in Arlington Heights, Illinois, one of the largest communities in Chicago's prestigious northwest suburban corridor. Our mission is to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and season. However, you choose to recreate, we have something for you. We aim to serve everyone equally and fairly across our 29 facilities—including five community centers with outdoor pools, Arlington Ridge Center, two tennis clubs, two public golf clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, and Senior Center—and 58 parks across 716 acres of land. In our 95-year history, we have earned multiple distinctions recognizing our high-quality standards of excellence, including three National Gold Medal Awards, maintaining a Moody’s AAA bond rating for nine years, and receiving multiple awards for fiscal responsibility.
The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.
Salary : $19 - $20
