Top 51 Summer camp counselor Jobs in Chicago, Il

Summer Sports Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- From $17.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 16+ years old
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Summer Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- From $17.90 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Customer service
- Leadership
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Summer Day Camp Inclusion Aide
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- From $17.90 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Summer Aquatics Day Camp Counselor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- From $17.90 an hour
- Part-time
- Customer service
- 16+ years old
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Dental insurance
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Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Chicago - Lincoln Park
Steve & Kate's Camp —Chicago, IL
- $17.25 - $19.75 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Children
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Summer Camp Teachers - Chicago
Kids Science Labs —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
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Activity Specialist 21st Century
Union League Boys and Girls Club —Chicago, IL
- $30 an hour
- Background check
- Classroom
- Ability to walk for extended periods
- Flexible schedule
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Extended Day Staff
Catherine Cook School —Chicago, IL
- $18 - $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
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Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor
The Ancona School —Chicago, IL
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Classroom
- 3 years
Summer Camp Afternoon Lead
Spark Montessori —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $23 an hour
- Full-time
- Criminal background check
- Children
- US work authorization
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Children’s STEM Instructor
RoboThink Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $24 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Supervising experience
- Experience working with children
- Paid training
- Employee discount
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12d
Program Coordinator - Out of School Time
City of Evanston —Evanston, IL
- $39.47 - $55.26 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
- Clean driving record
6d
Camp Counselor - 2026
Kenilworth Park District —Kenilworth, IL
- 16+ years old
- Entry level
Summer Camp Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School —Flossmoor, IL
- From $35 an hour
- Seasonal
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Entry level
Before & After School Counselor, Part-time
PARK RIDGE PARK DISTRICT —Park Ridge, IL
- $17 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- High school diploma or GED
Before & After School Assistant Site Coordinator, Part-time, IMRF
PARK RIDGE PARK DISTRICT —Park Ridge, IL
- $19 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- First Aid Certification
Youth Development Instructor
Circle Urban Ministries —Chicago, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Paid time off
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Beach Camp Counselor
PARK DIST OF HIGHLAND PARK —Highland Park, IL
- $15.50 - $17.00 an hour
- Seasonal
- Children
- Outdoor work
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
- Health insurance
After School Program Specialist
SGA YOUTH & FAMILY SERVICES NFP —Chicago, IL
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- Employee assistance program
- 403(b)
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11d
Summer Camp Administrator
Hi-Five Sports Club —Mount Prospect, IL
- From $20 an hour
- Part-time
- Children
- In-person
- Entry level
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Summer Sports Day Camp Counselor

YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago -
Chicago, IL

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Job Details

Part-time
From $17.90 an hour

Benefits

Paid holidays
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Gym membership
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Outdoor work experience
Employee relationship building
Working with youth

Full Job Description

The Summer Sports Camp Counselor serves as a professional role model for our campers by leading through example and guiding campers through recreational activities that teach life skills, encourage healthy and safe behaviors and create a positive camper experience. The Summer Sports Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any time.

Pay starts at $17.90 per hour, Monday-Friday schedule

Summer Sports Camp Counselors receive comprehensive training, a Monday thru Friday work schedule that leaves your weekends free, field trips to cool places, the chance to meet and work with amazing co-workers, and a free Y membership!!

Our staff is the Y's greatest asset. Our teams provide valuable skills, knowledge, and passion that is essential to the contribution and positive impact in our communities, which is why we offer Y employees numerous perks and benefits, including:

Competitive salaries reflecting your skills and experience.
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance for eligible employees, plus wellness programs, mental health resources, and a family gym membership.
Generous PTO and paid holidays, with flexible work hours for work-life balance.
403(b) plan with company contributions for eligible employees after 2 years of service.
Continuous learning opportunities through workshops and training programs.
Supportive work environment valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Discounts on programs, employee assistance programs, and company-sponsored events.

As a Summer Sports Camp Counselor, you are responsible to:

Promote the YMCA, provide excellent customer service and create an outstanding camper experience for children, parents, and families
Lead recreational activities with campers, including but not limited to sports, social recreation, other games and hobbies
Instruct campers using various teaching methods and modifies activities as needed to ensure that campers of all ages and experience levels are engaged
Teach socially acceptable behaviors to campers by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies
Communicate consistently with supervisors, team leaders, unit leaders, and other team members to ensure everyone is kept abreast of camp activities and schedule
Supports camp activities as assigned by supervisor, including any specialty camp activities
Ensures the physical and emotional health and safety of campers by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards, and critically evaluating situations for potential risks
Ensures compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety
Monitors campers and counselors and provides corrective coaching and intervention as necessary
Set-up facilities and/or equipment for activities and store equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

Minimum Requirements & Preferred Qualifications:

Must be at least 16 years of age
A commitment to and a passion for working with diverse youth
Enjoy being outdoors, are creative, and not afraid to work and play hard
Your experience in camping, childcare, education, recreation, sports, or related is a plus but not required
Excellent verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly and concisely present ideas and concepts and tailor communication to multiple audiences
Passion for working with diverse youth and ability to provide high-quality instruction using age-appropriate practices
Proven ability to establish constructive relationships and interact as a positive role model
Continuous learner who leverages opportunities for learning and applies new knowledge and skills
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in the job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities

Child Abuse Prevention - Supports the YMCA’s commitment to child abuse prevention by:

Reporting any items that may provide a health or safety hazard to staff, members or guests to your supervisor
Following all policies and procedures related to keeping children safe in our facilities and programs, including those related to the monitoring and supervision of children
Reporting any suspicious behavior and violation of policy and procedures to your supervisor
Completing all child abuse prevention training as required

Behaviors

Preferred

Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
Leader: Inspires teammates to follow them
Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest

Motivations

Preferred

Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without outside help
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.

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summer camp counselor jobs in chicago, il

Summer Sports Day Camp Counselor

Summer Day Camp Counselor

Summer Day Camp Inclusion Aide

Summer Aquatics Day Camp Counselor

Summer Camp Substitute Counselor - Chicago - Lincoln Park

Summer Camp Teachers - Chicago

Activity Specialist 21st Century

Extended Day Staff

Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor

Summer Camp Afternoon Lead

Children’s STEM Instructor

Program Coordinator - Out of School Time

Camp Counselor - 2026

Summer Camp Coach

Before & After School Counselor, Part-time

Before & After School Assistant Site Coordinator, Part-time, IMRF

Youth Development Instructor

Beach Camp Counselor

After School Program Specialist

Summer Camp Administrator

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