Job Title: Camp Counselor – Part Time, Seasonal
Reports To: Facilities Manager
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Summary: With passion and dedication to excellence, the Addams Park Activities Counselor will create a friendly, fun, and open environment while ensuring all safety procedures and protocols for children of all ages. A camp counselor will supervise, educate, and lead children of all ages through different outdoor and indoor recreational activities at camp.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leads indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities gearing them to the needs of various age groups
Assists in all activities, maintains a positive and inclusive approach with all assigned participants
Plans and assists in the daily preparation for the camp day; sets up a takes down equipment before and after summer camp activities occur
Addresses behavioral issues when needed
Facilitates and encourages participation in camp activities
Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program
Communicates clearly and effectively in written and verbal methods with supervisor, parents, and children
Informs supervisor when in need of any equipment and/or resources for activities
Ensures all safety procedures and protocols are being followed by all summer camp participants
Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance; attends camp counselor meetings when required
Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
Models good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness
Interacts with parents in a professional and polite manner
Reports camper and parent complaints to supervisor as required
Completes other tasks and duties as assigned
Professional Requirements:
CPR Certified
Self-motivated, with excellent communication and customer service skills
Punctual, reliable, organized, and responsible
Keeps management informed of program and facility needs
Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to
Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
General mobility including but not limited to walking, kneeling, and standing for long period of times
Schedule:
Camp Counselors are expected to work Monday through Friday from 8:30AM – 3:30PM.
This role is seasonal and expected to work from June 1st, 2026, to August 14th, 2026.
All camp counselors will be required to attend training before camp starts.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, sit for long hours and work with various types of fitness equipment. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 30 pounds, and occasionally must aide or assist participants. The employee must have the endurance to complete the instruction of the assigned fitness program.
Hourly Rate: $18.00
Benefits:
Paid Leave Accrual
Sick Time Accrual
401(k) once eligibility is met
TO APPLY: Please include a resume detailing your relevant experience.
Recruiter: Maggie Szot
Contact: (312)235-7148
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Legends Global is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, and encourages Women, Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, and protected Veterans to apply. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
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