Recreation Camp Junior Counselor

Summary: As a Junior Camp Counselor, you'll play an important role in creating a fun and supportive environment for a group of campers, working alongside a lead Counselor. You'll help lead daily activities, inspire campers through positive leadership, and be a role model they can look up to. This is a great opportunity to gain hands-on experience, develop leadership skills, and make a real impact on campers' lives. Attendance at all camp orientation sessions is required to ensure you're fully prepared for the adventure ahead! Applicants must be at least 15 years old by June 1, 2025.

Qualifications: Must be 15 years old or more and have an interest in working with children in a recreational camp setting. Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Prior experience working with youth is preferred but not required. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers.

Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt

Wage Range: $15.00 per hour

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.