Summer Camp Counselor

Overview

We are hiring multiple Summer Camp Counselors for our early June through early August Day Camp located in downtown Chicago. Hosted in a premier independent school facility, our camp offers a full day of engaging activities including sports, crafts, cooking, science, and more. If you love working with children ages 4 through 13, enjoy being active, and want to create a fun and safe summer experience for campers, this is the perfect role for you!

• Supervise and engage campers ages 4–13 in a safe, supportive, and energetic environment.
• Lead and assist with daily camp activities including sports, crafts, cooking, science, and games.
• Encourage participation and promote positive behavior through active leadership and clear expectations.
• Provide appropriate age support, guidance, and encouragement to all campers.
• Maintain a safe camp environment by always following supervision and safety procedures.
• Assist with setup, cleanup, and transitions between activities throughout the day.
• Work collaboratively with other counselors and camp leadership to support daily operations, follow multi-step directions, and work independently as needed.
• Communicate effectively with camp staff and report any concerns regarding camper safety, behavior, or wellbeing.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating professionalism, enthusiasm, and teamwork.
• Comfortably actively engaging with and supervising children in a variety of locations, including inside the school, outside at playgrounds or parks, on a school bus, or during swimming and sports lessons at an off-site location.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to assist as needed to help camp run smoothly.
• Other duties as assigned.

Although FXW is an Independent Catholic School, all faculty and staff comply with the Archdiocese of Chicago's Protecting God's Children Requirements.

• Complete the required new hire paperwork and mandatory Archdiocese training.
• Must clear Background Check/Fingerprints.
• Monitor and enforce compliance with internal policies.
• Required to attend additional training classes as designated by the Security Operations Manager/ Security Lead or Security Supervisor and/or FXW administrative staff

The Summer Camp Counselor reports to and is supervised by the Director of Auxiliary Programs. Other key relationships they are responsible for cultivating are with the Head of School, other administrators, the resource team, and all respective coworkers.

• We need reliable, creative, hardworking, and fun individuals who enjoy being active and engaged with children in a variety of situations.
• Must be 18 years of age or older and be available for the entirety of camp to be considered.
• Background working with school-based auxiliary programs, summer camps, prior teaching or childcare experience preferred.
• A valid First Aid and CPR Certification issued by an authorized agency is welcomed.

This position requires the ability to actively supervise children throughout the day in both indoor and outdoor environments. Camp Counselors must be able to stand and walk for extended periods of time and participate in or lead physical activities such as running, sports, and active games, including swimming and sports at an off-site location. The role also requires frequent bending, kneeling, crouching, and sitting on the floor while engaging with campers.

Counselors must be able to lift, carry, and move camp supplies and equipment weighing up to 25 pounds, as well as navigate stairs and move between various areas of the facility and outdoor spaces. This position may require working outdoors in varying summer weather conditions, including heat, sun exposure, and humidity. In addition, Counselors must be able to respond quickly and appropriately in emergency situations to support camper safety and wellbeing.

The work environment is active, fast-paced, and highly interactive, involving frequent engagement with children in both indoor and outdoor settings. Camp activities may take place in classrooms, gymnasiums, outdoor play areas, and other shared school spaces. Counselors should expect periods of high noise…