Camp Counselor
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Camp Counselor

POSITION SUMMARY: The camp counselor position is a part time seasonal position. Counselors should display a desire to work with children through positive interaction and role modeling.



ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise participants while protecting their physical, psychological and emotional health.
Acts as a positive role model while teaching and encouraging healthy leisure lifestyle. A positive role model demonstrates this through: appropriate subject matter, tone of voice, and language.
Becomes knowledgeable of all material in staff manual.
Maintains and implements safety standards and procedures at all times to ensure a well-rounded program in a safe, positive environment.
Learn the camp routine quickly and take initiative to ensure the schedule runs smoothly.
Take initiative to make sure or assist in the set-up of day�s activities.
Is actively involved in all aspects of the camper�s day.
Will enforce all K.E.E.P. policies and procedures.
Observes all camp regulations, which pertain to you as a staff member.
Follows and initiates correct procedures during emergency situations (disaster, medical, etc.)
Shall treat each child with dignity and respect.
Will establish and maintain a positive liaison with parents, park staff and the community.
Will promote the program and the park district in a positive manner.
Shall be flexible and resourceful to the program.Understands that attendance on a 5-day basis is required. Four day workweeks are not conducive to the program or the welfare the children.
Shall assure that the rooms are clean and all supplies and equipment are properly stored before leaving the facility.
Other duties as assigned.


HOURS: May 31, 2023 � August 11, 2023, Monday-Friday
Hours: 8:15am � 3:30pm.



PAY RATE: Starting at $15 per hour.


CONTACT: Please complete an application below or contact the K.E.E.P. Supervisors Anna and Heather at ------------.