WHO WE ARE: The Elmhurst Park District, established in 1920 and located 16 miles west of Chicago, provides parks, recreation facilities and programs to meet our mission of enriching lives while having fun. Join our team and be part of an organization that values being community focused, providing customer service excellence, working with integrity, and having fun. We are looking for someone will help us achieve our vision of becoming a national leader in providing parks and recreation experiences to our community.
We have an exciting seasonal job opportunity for as Turf & Surf Camp Counselor! This camp runs from June 3 to August 9 with the of July 4th week off. Camp staff will need to be in attendance for training May 28 to June 1.
WHAT YOULL DO: As Camp Counselor, you will supervise and instruct camp participants while riding bikes to different field trips. You will engage with children in various recreational and camp activities! Including riding your bike with campers, developing & preparing games and crafts, & setting up/taking down equipment
WHAT YOULL BRING:
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Must be able to provide own bike & bike helmet every day of camp
- Must be able to bike up to 12 miles per day
WHEN YOULL WORK:
Monday-Friday from 8:30am - 3:30pm (June - August)
WHAT YOULL GET:
Starting pay is $15/hour
In exchange for your time and talent, we offer a generous benefits package to SEASONAL EMPLOYEES, including:
- Get Paid Daily with "On-Demand Pay"
- Free individual pool pass or Courts Plus membership!
- Free miniature golf and batting cages at The Hub (employee only)!
- 20% off food purchases at The Hub concession stand!
- Employee social activities!
- Values Recognition Program!
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Credit Union (Central Credit Union of Illinois)
* The Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to a diverse workforce. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation to participate in the hiring process may contact the Division Manager - Human Resources & Risk at jbruns@epd.org.*
For more information about the Elmhurst Park District, please visit (link removed)!!
Additional Legal Statements
Elmhurst Park District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Elmhurst Park District ensures equal employment opportunities regardless of race, creed, gender, color, national origin, religion, age, sexual orientation or disability. Elmhurst Park District has a policy of active recruitment of qualified minority teachers and non-certified employees. Any individual needing assistance in making application for any opening should contact the Department of Human Resources.
The district is required by state statute (70 ILCS 1205/8-23) to obtain criminal conviction information concerning applicants, and shall perform a criminal background check for applicants 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.
