Summer Camp Counselor
East Bank Club
Chicago, illinois
Job Details
Temporary
Full Job Description
The Opportunity
Do you enjoy working with children? Love making new friends and getting a free membership as part of your summer employment? If so, EBC has a great summer job opportunity for you!
As a Camp Counselor, you will make camp a welcoming, fun, and creative place by combining creativity, integrity, passion, and hospitality. The Camp Counselor oversees all planned camp activities, participates in daily swimming, and maintains consistent communication with parents, staff, and campers.
Schedule: Monday to Friday 7:45 AM – 1:00 PM, 7:45 AM- 3:00PM, or 8:30AM-5PM (No weekends required!)
Camp runs June 10th – August 16th.
All summer camp counselors are required to attend summer camp training on May 28th through May 31st, 8:30am-4pm
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide a safe, secure, nurturing, and engaging environment for all children and employees.
- Lead campers in a variety of fun and engaging activities, such as art and crafts, STEM activities, physical activities, and games in the pool, in order to provide a memorable experience for them
- Report any item on behavior that may pose a risk to the health and safety of staff, members, or guests, including any suspicious behavior, action, or policy violation.
- Develop relationships with parents, guardians, children, and staff while maintaining confidentiality.
- Maintain open communication with the Director or Manager regarding activities, policies, and procedures.
- Serve snacks and refreshments (verify allergies).
- Ensure gym equipment is set up and taken down after use.
- Follow all sanitizing procedures.
- All other duties as assigned by management.
Requirements
- Must be authorized to work in the USA. We use E-Verify.
- Experience working with children between the ages of 3 and 10 highly preferred.
- Experience working with children in a childcare or camp environment is preferred.
- Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Must be able to stand, sit, crouch, and be active for sustained periods of time.
- Must be able to stoop, kneel and crouch.
- Must be to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work with children in a positive and outgoing manner along with displaying patience in all situations.
Benefits
Working at EBC benefits you!
- Complimentary club membership and employee discounts
- Flexible schedules