Nature Camp Director

Summary: The Nature Camp Director will direct our variety nature camp, where each week has a new theme. The Director will be responsible for implementation of a camp curricula and overall operation of camp.  The Camp Director must coordinate daily activities, enforce policies and procedures, provide administrative assistance, assist with bus coordinating, contribute to camp newsletters, and serve as direct contact for parents throughout the week.  This is an 8-week position from June 16th through August 8th.

Qualifications: Must have a high school diploma or equivalent (GED). Must be 18 years old or more. One to three months related experience working with youth in a recreational camp setting. Experience supervising staff and/or directing daily work tasks is preferred but not required.  Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers. 

Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt

Wage Range: $18.50-20.00 an hour, depending on experience.

Benefits: Access to some recreation facility usage.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to outside weather conditions including hot and humid weather and cold and rainy weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.