Dance Camp Counselor - McFetridge Sports Center

Job Title: Dance Camp Counselor – Part Time

Reports To: Dance Coordinator

FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Summary:  With passion and dedication to excellence, the McFetridge Sports Center Dance Camp Counselor will create a friendly, fun, and open environment while ensuring all safety procedures and protocols for children of all ages. A camp counselor will supervise, educate, and lead children of all ages through different outdoor and indoor recreational activities at camp. Dance Camp Counselors will need dance experience in order to help facilitate classes and activities. The starting rate is $18/hr. Camps run on weekdays for half days between 6/8 – 6/19, 7/6 – 7/17, and 8/3 – 8/14.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leads indoor and outdoor recreational and educational activities gearing them to the needs of various age groups

• Assists in all activities, maintains a positive and inclusive approach with all assigned participants

• Plans and assists in the daily preparation for the camp day; sets up a takes down equipment before and after summer camp activities occur

• Addresses behavioral issues when needed

• Facilitates and encourages participation in camp activates

• Knows and understands all emergency procedures associated with the camp program

• Communicates clearly and effectively in written and verbal methods with supervisor, parents, and children

• Informs supervisor when in need of any equipment and/or resources for activities

• Ensures all safety procedures and protocols are being followed by all summer camp participants 

• Assists in maintaining accurate program records, including incident reports, logbook documentation, and daily attendance; attends camp counselor meetings when required

• Supervises campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being

• Models good behavior for campers as it relates to sportsmanship, manners, and respectfulness

• Interacts with parents in a professional and polite manner

• Reports camper and parent complaints to supervisor as required

• Completes other tasks and duties as assigned, including potentially teaching a full dance class to the campers

Professional Requirements:

• Self-motivated, with excellent communication and customer service skills

• Punctual, reliable, organized, and responsible

• Keeps management informed of program and facility needs

• Ensures that safety standards are met, and that department and facility policies are adhered to

• Ability to lift and/or move up to 30 pounds

• General mobility including but not limited to walking, kneeling, and standing for long period of times

Schedule: 11am – 4pm weekdays 6/8 – 6/19, 8am – 12pm 7/6 – 7/17, and 11am – 4pm 8/3 – 8/14, with the potential for more hours if it is deemed necessary

Hourly Rate: $18.00

Benefits:

• Paid Leave Accrual

• Sick Time Accrual

• 401(k) once eligibility is met

To Apply:

Only candidates that apply through our online system will be considered. Applicants that need reasonable accommodations to complete the application process may contact: 312-235-7148

Recruiter: Maggie Szot

Contact: (312)-235-7148

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