2026 Summer Sports Camp Counselor

Position Type :

Recreation - Athletics

Date Posted : 1 / 2 / 2026

Location :

Various Locations SUMMER SPORTS CAMP COUNSELORS

Position Job Type : Seasonal - This position is for the summer season (10-week camp) beginning mid / late May 2026 and ending in mid-August 2026.

Minimum Age Requirement : 16 years old

Pay Range : $15.00 - $16.00 / hr. depending on experience

Score your dream summer job! Do you love sports and working with kids? Then this is your chance to spend the summer doing what you love, playing, coaching and inspiring young athletes! Our New Sports Camp is looking for enthusiastic, positive, and team-oriented counselors to lead campers through action-packed days filled with games, drills, and friendly competition. This is an ideal opportunity for those interested in education or recreation careers. We offer flexible schedules, an opportunity to work outside with your friends, develop and build new skills, while promoting teamwork, sportsmanship and confidence in the kids we serve.

Job Summary : Under the direction and supervision of the Athletics staff, Sports Camp Counselors are responsible for planning, leading, and supervising a variety of age-appropriate daily activities centered around sports. Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating respect, responsibility and enthusiasm. Previous experience and a desire to interact with school-age children is preferred with the capacity to provide quality customer service. Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults while working collaboratively with co-workers and supervisors is essential. Respond calmly and appropriately to behavioral challenges and emergencies. Additional duties may include camp set up and breakdown, camper check-in and check-out, administering first-aid, cleaning, and other duties as assigned. Counselors must commit to the entire season and attend mandatory orientation, training and staff meetings. This is an at-will position.

Hours :

Must be available Monday-Friday for assigned shifts between 7 : 00 am and 6 : 00 pm and work at least three 8-hour shifts per week. Staff are typically scheduled to work 23-40 hours per week. We can only accommodate a maximum of 10 planned days off during the season. Opportunities for additional work at the end of the season for those interested and available.

Qualifications and Training Expectations :

• Outgoing and friendly personality with the with a desire to serve, engage and educate children.
• Previous camp, babysitting, or related experience working with children is highly desired.
• Familiarity with various sports with preference for those who have played organized sports.
• Customer service focused with previous experience is preferred.
• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults both verbally and in writing.
• Effective problem-solving skills with a strong sense of safety and the capacity to act calmly and effectively under pressure in difficult or emergency situations.
• Dependable and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and / or information.
• Have or become certified in CPR / AED / First Aid within one month of hire.
• Required to obtain and maintain Mandated Reporter Training, Sexual Harassment & Abuse Prevention Training as well as safety training as required.

Benefits for this position include the following :

Individual Membership for the Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC) and

Individual Seasonal Pool Pass for Paradise Bay Water Park.

Competitive wages and paid training with potential to learn new skills and develop / expand current skills.

Five (5) visits to the Lombard Golf Course initially and ten (10) visits after two years of service with the Park District.

25% Discount off the resident rate for one facility rental (Limit One per year)

Opportunity for Safety Awards.

Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or other career opportunities.

A complete job description is available upon request.