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Belvidere Park District

Camp/Club Horizon Counselor

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15–$16.43/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Belvidere, IL (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 days ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Recreation or Activities Worker leads tours and vacation trips in outdoor or wilderness areas. Leads hiking, rafting, canoeing, climbing or diving activities for a group. Provides specialized knowledge about the history, terrain, ecology or wildlife for the tour. Manages transportation, equipment and provisions and assists with cooking.

$31,744 / year median in Illinois

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Description:

The Camp/Club Horizon Counselor is responsible for working "hands on" with all participants in Camp Horizon (summer day camp) and Club Horizon (after school program). This position will assist with the creating, implementing and supervising of the daily activities of the Camp/Club Horizon program.

Classification:

Regular Part-time, Class 1 (Year-Round Position)

Hours:

Up to 18 hours per week. Camp Horizon runs from approximately the end of May to mid August and the program hours are from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Club Horizon runs from approximately mid August to the end of May and the program hours are from 1:45 p.m. to 6 p.m. Hours may vary. Some weekend and night hours will be required.

Requirements:

Must be 18 years of age or older. Direct experience working with children, program planning and behavior management preferred. Flexibility, enthusiasm and a genuine interest to work with individuals who have disabilities. Medic First Aid/CPR/AED Certification (or equivalent) is required within 30 days of employment. If you are not already certified, training will be provided. CPI Certified or ability to obtain. Training will be provided. Please also complete the information on the following link: https://www.belviderepark.org/ninja-forms/16tjtg

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $16.43 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Flexible schedule

Work Location:

In person