Camp Counselor

Camp Counselor

Park District of Franklin Park

The Program Camp Counselor is responsible for conducting assigned camp programs.

• Department: Recreation Department
• Immediate Supervisor: Program Manager
• Salary: $15 per Hour

Education and experience necessary to instruct camp programs.

• Ability to complete the essential functions of the position.
• Knowledge of children and children’s activities.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Appropriate certifications and/or training.

• Instruct assigned camp programs competently and reliably.
• Develop and maintain effective public relations/communications with staff and customers.
• Maintain inventory of program supplies and make recommendations for purchases.
• Clean and maintain program area as necessary.
• Assist in evaluating assigned programs and make recommendations for improvement.
• Support all safety, health and loss control policies adopted by the park district.
• Supervise campers during visits to Pool on Pacific and during various other field trips.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

• Must be able to handle questions and concerns from the public in a professional manner.
• Must be able to work with co-workers.
• Must be able to respond to deadlines and crisis situations.

• Indoor work conditions: lighting, temperature and noise.
• Outside conditions: extreme temperature, sunlight and precipitation.

The normal workweek shall be as designated by the employee’s immediate supervisor as necessary to properly perform the position duties. The employee is considered to be on duty whenever a need exists for his/her services.

Entry level

Full-time

Education and Training

Recreational Facilities