Job detail
Camp Counselor: Recreation Camp (Part-Time/Seasonal)
County of Cook - Niles Park District
PART_TIME, TEMPORARY
Posted 3/2/2026
Location
Niles, Illinois
Salary
$15 / HOUR
Core responsibilities
The camp counselor will lead and model behavior for a group of campers through various activities such as sports, games, crafts, swimming, and field trips. Counselors are responsible for enforcing park district rules and ensuring the safety of campers, staff, and the public.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be a minimum of 16 years old and have experience working with children from pre-K through 8th grade. Essential requirements include good activity planning skills, effective communication, problem-Solving ability, dependability, energy, a positive attitude, and current cpr/Aed and first aid certifications.
DependabilityEnergeticCustomer ServiceProblem SolvingPositive AttitudeActivity PlanningCamper SafetyLeading ActivitiesRule EnforcementFirst Aid CertifiedCPR/AED Certified