What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Camp Counselor (Seasonal/Part-Time) position at County of Cook - Niles Park District?
Description:
As an Assistant Camp Counselor candidates will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience working within a summer day camp program. Assistant Camp Counselors will be provided quality opportunities to identify, define and enhance the hard and soft skills needed to be a successful day camp counselor within any organization. This is a great opportunity for those candidates looking for a first-job experience.
What YOU will gain from being an Assistant Camp Counselor…
- Preview into working as a full-time summer seasonal, day camp staff
- Leadership and communication skills
- Create working relationships will current NPD staff
- Learn how to create and implement an activity plan
- Develop or enhance time management skills
- Participate in organizing and supervising select field trip days and pool days
- HAVE FUN!
- Hardworking individuals with a strong work ethic
- Energetic/Enthusiastic
- Has a willingness to learn
- Interested in working with youth between the ages of 3 and 10 yrs. old
- Ability to stay organized
- Is coachable, willing to receive feedback
- Be an active participant in recreational activities, sports, and games alongside campers
- Ability to actively supervise children in dynamic indoor and outdoor environments
- Ability to move quickly to respond to the needs of children, including safety or behavioral situations
- Ability to navigate playgrounds, fields, and camp facilities throughout the day
- If you have any additional questions, feel free to call Jamie Teichmann @ 847-375-2353 or email jteichmann@niles-parks.org.