Top 51 Summer camp counselor Jobs in Chicago, Il

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 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 Camp Teachers - Chicago
Kids Science Labs —Chicago, IL
- $22 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
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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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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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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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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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Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor
The Ancona School —Chicago, IL
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Classroom
- 3 years
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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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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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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Out of School Time (OST) Group Leader
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY SETTLEMENT —Chicago, IL
- $18.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Spanish
- CPR Certification
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Summer Camp Coach
Homewood-Flossmoor High School —Flossmoor, IL
- From $35 an hour
- Seasonal
- High school
- Teaching Certification
- Entry level
Summer Camp Coach
Hi-Five Sports Club —Northbrook, IL
- $1,500 - $2,000 a month
- 8 hour shift
- 18 years or older
- No education required
- Sanitation
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Special Recreation Summer Camp Counselor
Sertoma Star Services —Dolton, IL
- $16 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Driving
- Reliable transportation
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2026 Summer Camp Coach
Hi-Five Sports Club —Mount Prospect, IL
- $16 - $25 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- High school
- Sanitation
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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
Before & After School Site Coordinator, Part-time, IMRF
PARK RIDGE PARK DISTRICT —Park Ridge, IL
- $20 an hour
- Part-time
- CPR Certification
- English
- Mid-level
Extended Care Teacher
Holy Family Ministries —Chicago, IL
- $22.61 an hour
- School experience
- High school diploma or GED
- Education
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Summer Day Camp Inclusion Aide

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

Childhood development
Employee relationship building
Parent communication
High school diploma or GED
Student behavior monitoring
Positive reinforcement (classroom management strategies)
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Champion Inclusion, Empower Abilities: Be an Inclusion Aide at South Side YMCA for Summer 2026!

At the Y, we create an exciting, safe camp environment for kids and staff to have an unforgettable summer. While campers are taking part in in unique experiences and adventures, our Summer Day Camp Inclusion Aides are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

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

As a Summer Day Camp Inclusion Aide, you will be responsible for supporting and assisting one or more individuals who have a disability and are enrolled in Y programs to promote participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. You will ensure that individualized needs of participants are met, while serving as professional role model and guide program participants through activities that support a positive learning climate and development of life skills and healthy and safe behaviors.

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.

What you’ll do:

Program Participant Experience

You will serve as a role model in supporting inclusion and high-quality camp programming, creating an outstanding participant experience for children, parents and families.
You will modify learning or recreational activities as may be needed, including activities, rules, equipment, and/or supplies as needed. Promotes participation in program activities and independence to the fullest extent possible. Maintains the confidentiality of information pertaining to the individual(s) assigned for support.
You will teach socially acceptable behaviors by serving as a role model and by using age-appropriate positive reinforcement and behavior management strategies. Implements individualized behavior management plans, when necessary.
You will communicate consistently with team members and program leaders to keep abreast of activities and schedule, in order to prepare for activity modifications. Will offer suggestions for modifications, if applicable.
You will communicate consistently with parents, classroom/program team and program leadership through completion of a weekly summary of the individual’s participation.
You will Support program activities as assigned by supervisor including substitute support for ongoing camp activities.

Participant Safety

You will ensure the physical and emotional health and safety of participants by being safety conscious, following all established YMCA standards and critically evaluating situations for potential risks.
You will be alert and responsive to any specific health and safety needs of the individual with a disability
You will ensure compliance with established rules and regulations to ensure safety. Monitors participants and team members provides coaching and intervention as necessary
You will set up facilities and/or equipment for activities and stores equipment appropriately after use. Immediately notifies program leaders of any broken or unsafe equipment or if more resources/equipment are needed
You will work to keep program facilities clean at all times

What you’ll Need

High school diploma or equivalent; must be at least 18 years of age or older
Must have prior experience working with children; experience with children with disabilities and/or in a similar program setting preferred.
Commitment to, and passion for, the YMCA of Metro Chicago’s mission and serving the needs of diverse youth
Basic knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for age group
Ability to understand and implement an inclusion plan and provide recommended strategies for Ability to observe participant behavior and apply appropriate behavior management techniques is essential.
Demonstrated interpersonal and verbal communication skills with the ability to build constructive relationships, act as role model, and communicate effectively with children, families, team members and others
Demonstrates evidence of YMCA Y Team competencies in previous experience or practice
Meets physical qualifications required as outlined in job description. The YMCA will provide reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities
Meet additional program guidelines for background checks and medical screening where necessary based on program supported.

Child Abuse Prevention - Support 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

Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well

Motivations

Preferred

Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Flexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goals

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 Day Camp Inclusion Aide

Summer Sports Day Camp Counselor

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Summer Aquatics Day Camp Counselor

Activity Specialist 21st Century

Summer Camp Afternoon Lead

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Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor

Summer Camp Administrator

Extended Day Staff

Youth Development Instructor

Out of School Time (OST) Group Leader

Summer Camp Coach

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Special Recreation Summer Camp Counselor

2026 Summer Camp Coach

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