Join our amazing team as a Before & After School Care Counselor. This position has flexible scheduling, no weekend hours, a fun working environment and offers great experiences working with children! Counselors lead a group of children through activities before and after school during 2025-2026 school year at a local elementary school in Northbrook School District 27, Northbrook/Glenview School District 30 and West Northfield School District 31.

This position runs through June 2026 with opportunities for employment as a summer camp counselor and continued employment during the 2026-2027 school year.

Pay & Schedule:
$15.00 - $20.00 Per Hour (DOQ)

This is a part-time seasonal, non-exempt position.

7:00 AM - 8:45 AM or 2:15 PM, 2:45 PM, 3:00 PM, or 3:30 PM - 6:00 PM

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Supervises a group of children, 5‐12 years of age, throughout daily activities.
• Closely monitors morning drop‐off and afternoon sign‐off process (attendance).
• Diligently plans and implements daily activities, both active and passive, in the areas determined by the Site Director.
• Actively provides campers with a positive camp experience while monitoring the care and safety of each child through active participation in all aspects of the program. Activities include but are not limited to sports, games, arts and crafts, swimming (summer camp), schoolwork (Adventure Campus), and field trips.
• Professionally acts as liaison between the parents, children and Site Director in a courteous and positive manner.
• Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures, policies set forth in the Employee Handbook and other program manuals, policies, and procedures issued by the Northbrook Park District.
• Routinely keeps the program site neat and clean and all equipment and supplies in good order.
• Participates in staff meetings and all orientation and training sessions.
• Routinely assists with implementing severe weather and crises management procedures when needed.
• Wears a Northbrook Park District staff uniform at all times when on duty.
• Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner.
• Follows safe work practices.
• Attends trainings and meetings as required.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services.

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Must be at least 16 years of age and have some experience working hands‐on with children; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills.

Skills & Abilities

• Work well with children, parents and Park District staff

• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing

• Become CPR and AED Certified

Knowledge

• Hands‐on experience working with children

• District safety policies and procedures

• Recreational activities to include sports, games, arts and crafts, music, dance, swimming (Summer camp/field trips)

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor setting. Employee may be exposed to cold or warm temperatures and to quick changes in temperatures. The employee may work outdoors in varying weather conditions.

• While performing the duties of this job the employee frequently is required to sit or stand for long periods of time.

• The employee is required to talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms.

• The employee is required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, couch, or crawl; and smell.

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Employee is allowed and encouraged to use manual assists for lifting above 40 lbs. as a guideline. Working in teams will also allow workers to have assistance with heavier activities at various sites.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job includes close vision and the ability to adjust focus.