Gymnastics Camp Counselor

Gymnastics Camp Counselor

West Ridge Center - Highland Park, IL

Overview

Salary Range $16.00 - $30.00 Hourly Level Entry Position Type Seasonal

Description

Summary: The Gymnastics Camp Counselor assists with daily camp activities, coaches during gymnastics instruction, designs engaging games and craft or creative activities. Gymnastics Camp Counselors ensure a safe, positive environment for all campers. Responsibilities include supervising athletes, helping demonstrate skills, leading warm-ups and games, monitoring safety and behavior, and supporting camp setup and cleanup. Ideal candidates are energetic, responsible, enjoy working with children, and have basic knowledge of gymnastics or youth sports.

Qualifications

Must be 16 year old or more, and have an interest in working with children in a recreational camp setting. Must display a positive and energetic attitude when working with campers. Prior experience working with youth is preferred but not required. Must be able to get in the water (pool or lake) for recreational swim time with campers.

Classification: Seasonal, non-exempt

Wage Range: $16.00 - $30.00 per hour, depending on experience.

Benefits: • Health & Fitness Membership • Outdoor Pool Membership and Seasonal Beach Access • Program and Facility Discounts on a variety of recreational activities including Golf and Racquet Sports.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Working Conditions: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly outside and exposed to outside weather conditions including hot and humid weather and cold and rainy weather. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The Park District of Highland Park is an Equal Opportunity Employer.