Summer Camp Counselor

Summer Camp Counselor 3.2 3.2 out of 5 stars Richton Park, IL 60471 $14 an hour•Seasonal Village of Richton Park 13 reviews $14 an hour•

Seasonal Job Title:

Summer Camp Counselor Department:

Parks and Recreation Department Employment Status:

Seasonal FLSA Status:

Non-exempt Hours:

Monday through

Friday:

8:00am•4:30pm or 8:30am•4:30pm

Pay Rate:

$14 per hour Position Summary The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for overseeing and leading activities for campers. This is an active, outdoor role that involves engaging with children, following lesson plans and helping create a fun, safe and memorable camp experience. Supervision Received Reports to Parks and Recreation Director Essential Duties and Responsibilities Oversees campers and ensure a safe, positive environment. Lead daily activities and follow established lesson plans. Promote camper participation in all activities. Assist with set-up and take-down of camp activities. Serve as a positive role model with staff and campers. Participate in counselor training sessions. Accept responsibility, make decisions when needed and work collaboratively with other staff. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications High School diploma or GED diploma. Must be 18 years or older. Experience working with children or youth. Strong communication skills and the ability to read and write effectively. Excellent customer service skills. Organized, responsible, friendly, enthusiastic and willing to learn. First Aid and Child/Adult CPR certified (or ability to obtain). Concern for campers social and emotional development. Specialties in arts, crafts, dance, sports or music are a plus. Necessary Special Requirements Ability to pass a drug screen, physical and background check. 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. Work is performed mostly in an outdoors setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to observe and interact with children and adults alike. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee must occasionally lift and or/ move up to 50 pounds. Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Job Details Category Parks and Recreation Status Open Salary $14 per hour Posted March 31, 2026 4:01 PM Closing Open Until Filled