Summer Camp Counselor (Seasonal)

Summary: The Old Town School of Folk Music is seeking passionate, creative, fun and responsible day camp counselors to supervise, lead, and plan engaging activities for 6-11 year olds while ensuring a safe and inclusive environment for campers to thrive. Counselors will be required to attend several paid training days in June and must commit to the entire duration of the camp.

Location: Lincoln Square

Duties:

• Responsible for oversight and safety of assigned campers during indoor and outdoor activities and while on field trips.

• Responsible for coordinating daily activities (such as crafts, games, special events, etc.)

• Regularly support teachers and classes.

• Assist in the set-up and break-down of camp daily.

• Follow the direction of the Program Manager and Camp Manager.

• Treat families, campers, and coworkers with respect and enthusiasm every day.

• Arrive at camp energized and ready to initiate daily activities (such as crafts, games, and special events).

Qualifications:

• Prior experience working with children in a camp setting preferred.

• Must be 18 years of age or older.

• Must be available to work 23-40 hours per week between 7AM and 6PM, Monday through Friday. Shift work may be available.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to actively engage with children at floor level.

• Participate in physical education activities, including running, jumping, and movement based games.

• Lift and transport camo equipment (up to approximately 20 Ibs.) as needed.

• Engage in outdoor activities in various weather conditions.

This position is strictly seasonal.

Compensation: $18.15/hour

Please apply through our Career Center.

About Old Town School of Folk Music
Chicago's Old Town School of Folk Music (“OTSFM”) is the largest community school of the arts in the U.S. and a non-profit organization committed to celebrating American music and global cultures. Founded in 1957, Old Town School provides a wide range of music, dance, and arts courses to people of all ages, abilities, and backgrounds. Whatever one's interest, Old Town School provides broad access to more than 700 weekly class offerings, a broad array of private lessons, and over 400 concerts and community events per year.

Old Town School of Folk Music opened its Lincoln Square facility in 1998 and expanded in 2012. The Old Town School operates two campuses located in Chicago's Lincoln Square and Lincoln Park neighborhoods that include world-class concert halls, classrooms, an award-winning music store, and a music resource center. Online classes were introduced in 2020 and students from nearly every state and a dozen countries participated over the course of 

the pandemic. Children's classes are also held at several suburban satellite locations. More information is available at oldtownschool.org

Equal Employment Opportunity

OTSFM is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and employees. OTS strives to be an inclusive and equitable organization that reflects the diversity of the city of Chicago. We seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. This is critical to our success as a community-focused organization.