Museum Camp Counselor - DOWNERS GROVE PARK DISTRICT : Job Details

Museum Camp Counselor About us: The Downers Grove Park District enriches our community through natural area preservation and exceptional recreation, parks, and facilities that inspire memorable experiences. With almost 600 acres of parks and facilities, there are thousands of opportunities for individuals of all ages and interests to grow, play, imagine and explore. Learn more at dgparks.org. The Opportunity: The Downers Grove Park District Museum is looking for Museum Summer Camp Counselors to supervise the day-to-day activities of our History Camps. The Museum Camp Counselors will organize and lead daily camp activities for participants, ranging from 5 to 12 years old. Pay: $16 per hour Benefits:

• Free Fitness Membership at 4500 Fitness
• Red Cross First Aid and CPR Training

When you'll work:

• A typical weekly schedule would be:
• Monday - Friday 8:30am - 12:30-1:00pm
• We offer 10 weeks of half-day camps between- June 2nd to August 22nd
• We guarantee 6 weeks of camp for each camp counselor during this period, depending on camp enrollment.
• You may work 20-21 hours per week depending on enrollment and staff availability
• Two-Day Staff training and orientation during the week of May 27th-30th.

Applicants should be available to start no later than May 27th. Role Expectations:

• Supervise a camp group and present historical information, leading participants in activities relating to camp themes
• Set up and lead crafts, games, and other hands-on activities.
• Develop and maintain good working relationships with participants, parents and co-workers.
• Ability to collect and submit all necessary records including daily attendance sheets, rosters, emergency forms, and accident reports in accordance with District policy.
• Responsible for program equipment and material used for camp activities, as well as keeping program supplies well-organized.
• Can participate in staff training, planning sessions and other staff meetings.
• Follow and implement Downers Grove Park District policies and guidelines, including safety practices
• Performs all other duties and responsibilities not covered above, but directed by Downers Grove Museum Supervisor
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and special events
• Ensure all follow Park District's safety policies are being followed and implemented

About you:

• 18 years of age or older
• Self-motivated
• Must be able to work outdoors in various weather conditions
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Able to adapt to changes in environment and program structure
• Experience working with children and leading them in outdoor activities; prior day camp experience a plus
• College-level coursework in history or museum studies, interpretation, education, or related field preferred
• 1+ years informal or formal education teaching experience a plus
• Must possess certification in CPR and First Aid, or become certified within 1 month of being hired (free training provided by the Park District if needed)
• Able to hike, stand, sit, crouch for extended periods of time, as well as occasionally lifting objects up to 30 lbs.

What sets us apart:

• Flexible hours
• Supportive and friendly coworkers
• Collaborative and connected management
• Develop your problem-solving, communication, and leadership experience
• Learn important life skills such as time management and influencing others
• Work for a Distinguished Agency Park District

The Downers Grove Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact HR at [email protected] The District is required by Illinois Statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain a criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicant for all positions, including the position for which you have applied. Applicants are not obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of convictions. Conviction of offenses enumerated in subsection (c) of said statute shall automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration for working for the District. All other convictions shall not automatically disqualify the applicant from consideration, but rather, the conviction will be considered in relationship to the specific job.