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Assistant Camp Counselor (Seasonal/Part-Time)

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

As an Assistant Camp Counselor candidates will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience working within a summer day camp program. Assistant Camp Counselors will be provided quality opportunities to identify, define and enhance the hard and soft skills needed to be a successful day camp counselor within any organization. This is a great opportunity for those candidates looking for a first-job experience.


What YOU will gain from being an Assistant Camp Counselor…

  • Preview into working as a full-time summer seasonal, day camp staff
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Create working relationships will current NPD staff
  • Learn how to create and implement an activity plan
  • Develop or enhance time management skills
  • Participate in organizing and supervising select field trip days and pool days
  • HAVE FUN!

Requirements

  • Hardworking individuals with a strong work ethic
  • Energetic/Enthusiastic
  • Has a willingness to learn
  • Interested in working with youth between the ages of 3 and 10 yrs. old
  • Ability to stay organized
  • Is coachable, willing to receive feedback
  • Be an active participant in recreational activities, sports, and games alongside campers
  • 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
  •  If you have any additional questions, feel free to call Jamie Teichmann @ 847-375-2353 or email jteichmann@niles-parks.org.
     
Key Skills
LeadershipCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizationCoachableSupervisionActivity PlanningEnthusiasmWork Ethic
Categories
Sports & RecreationEducationSocial Services
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Assistant Camp Counselors will gain practical knowledge and hands-on experience by working within a summer day camp program, focusing on identifying and enhancing necessary hard and soft skills for success. Responsibilities include participating in organizing and supervising field trip and pool days while actively engaging with campers.
📋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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