Camp Counselor, Day Camps at Lakeshore Sport and Fitness in Lincoln Park

At Lakeshore Day Camps the Camp Counselor’s main role is to help campers develop their social-emotional skills (i.e. build self-confidence, build relationships, navigate interpersonal conflicts) by encouraging participation in a wide range of activities. Camp Counselors spend the summer with a particular age group to help develop trust, understanding, and friendship within that group.

The Camp Counselors are responsible for behavior management, group movements, safety, meals, and well-being of the campers as well as facilitating activities lead by our content specialist. Highly qualified candidates have worked at summer camps as a counselor or activity specialist, are teachers, or have backgrounds in youth recreation.

Half Day or Full Day Camp Counselor​​​ Expectations:

• Must be punctual and arrive to work on time, as scheduled
• Possess and exhibit a good sense of humor under stress
• Meet with Camp Director for weekly 1 on 1 meetings
• Help to maintain a safe environment at all times while allowing for a fun atmosphere.
• Report any unsafe conditions or equipment to Camp Director
• Be a problem solver. Identify issues, compile possible solutions, using good judgment make a decision and solve the problem.
• Communicate all billing concerns, inquires, disputes with Camp Director to make sure she has all the information necessary before speaking to the member/guest.

Required Skills:

• Must have experience working with kids of all ages
• Problem Solver
• Self-Starter
• Excellent Interpersonal skills
• Exceptional organizational and planning skills
• Proven ability to provide outstanding customer service
• Ability to complete assigned tasks by deadlines
• Ability to perform job duties with limited supervision/direction after training has been completed.
• Must produce a high quality of product/work and remain focused in a fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.
• First Aid and CPR/AED certification (Child, Infant and Adult)

Physical Requirements:

• Stand and walk for extended periods of time
• Walk up and down 4 flights of stairs at a time.
• Spend up to 6 hours outside in direct sunlight
• Able to lift and carry up to 50lbs.
• Able to swim with the children for 45 minutes/day