JOB DETAILS
Sports Camp Counselor (Seasonal)
CompanyCounty of Cook - Niles Park District
LocationNiles
Work ModeOn Site
PostedMarch 2, 2026
About The Company
As an independent municipal agency, the Niles Park District serves to enhance the quality of life for our residents by:
Working in unison to fulfill the goals established to meet their leisure needs.
Achieving customer satisfaction by providing quality and value in their leisure services opportunities.
Seeking input and group involement from our community on a regular basis.
Implementing innovative "business-like" policies.
And in all matters, whether it be the facilities we maintain, the services we provide, the people we hire, or the way we conduct ourselves, making certain that quality is the nucleus around which everything revolves.
About the Role
Description
This is a seasonal position.
Description:
The Camp Counselor leads and acts as a model to a group of campers in a variety of activities, including sports, competitive and non-competitive games, crafts, and swimming. Counselors are responsible for enforcing Park District rules and ensuring the safety of campers, staff, and the public. Counselors are expected to lead any of the camp activities named during a typical camp day. Holiday and/or weekend hours may be required throughout the summer.
This job posting is specific to Sports Camp.
Job Requirements and Prerequisites:
- Greet parents and youth as they arrive and assist in making sure that campers are properly signed in and out
- Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers in daily routines, field trips, or during daily water park visits
- Communicate with parents/guardians about daily activities and camper progress
- Ability to implement an activity plan and follow a rotation schedule
- Play an active role in leading the daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited, safe, and engaged
- Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes/weather
- Assist in addressing camper behavior/disciplinary issues
- Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents
- Assist in keeping program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean, safe, and organized
- Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required
- Supervise children in indoor/outdoor settings
- Respond to emergencies
Requirements
- Minimum 16 years of age
- Experience working with children ages Pre K-8th grade, preferred
- Have basic knowledge of a variety of sports and game play
- Good skills in planning activities for children
- Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children, parents, and staff
- Ability to solve problems as they arise
- Must be dependable, energetic, and have a positive attitude
- Ability to enforce Park District rules and safety practices
- Certified in CPR/AED and First Aid is required
- Efficient time management skills
- Ability to actively supervise children in dynamic indoor and outdoor environments
- Ability to move quickly to respond to the needs of children, including safety or behavioral situations
- Ability to navigate playgrounds, fields, and camp facilities throughout the day
Key Skills
Activity PlanningSafety EnforcementCamper SupervisionBehavior ManagementCustomer ServiceTime ManagementCommunicationProblem SolvingActivity LeadershipEmergency Response
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationSocial ServicesSecurity & Safety
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
The Camp Counselor will lead and model behavior for a group of campers through various activities including sports, games, crafts, and swimming, while strictly enforcing Park District rules and ensuring safety for all involved.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$13 - $15
📊Experience Level
0-2
💼Company Size
106
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
40 hours
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