Tennis Camp Counselor

Summary: Teaching Tennis Lessons; Effectively communicate and demonstrate proper techniques to junior players. Successfully transfer skills, such as grip, stroke production, serve, footwork and rules, and follow group lesson plans (directed by Camp Director). Follow weekly activity plans at the beginning of each week. Complete timesheet daily by accurately inputting hours worked. Maintain a strong working relationship with the Park District staff. Possess strong public relations skills. Maintain cleanliness of camp site and all Park District facilities. Maintain and inventory all equipment at the end of the camp day. Provide leadership, supervision and guidance to all campers in the program. Distribute ice packs when directed by the Camp Director to the specific participants. Responsible to complete accident reports in a timely manner and notify Camp Director of a possible injury or illness immediately.  

Qualifications: Must be 16 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: $15.50 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.