Top 98 Summer childcare Jobs in Chicago Il

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 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 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 Youth Enrichment Instructor
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago —Chicago, IL
- $17.90 - $18.03 an hour
- Part-time
- 18 years or older
- High school diploma or GED
- Children
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Program Facilitator
Ladies of Virtue —Chicago, IL
- $25 - $28 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Customer service
- Mid-level
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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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Substitute Summer Camp Counselor, Chicago
Camp Galileo —Chicago, IL
- $15.75 - $19.53 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Background check
- School experience
- 18 years or older
- Paid training
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Child Care Assistant
Kidcreate Studio-Oak Park/Lakeview, IL —Oak Park, IL
- $13 - $15 an hour
- Part-time
- High school
- Caregiving
- 16+ years old
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
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Summer Camp Instructor
BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION —Chicago, IL
- $19 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- Classroom
- Ability to lift 50 pounds
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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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Summer Day Camp Counselor
KE Camps —Oak Brook, IL
- $16 - $18 an hour
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Summer Camp Teachers - Northbrook
Kids Science Labs —Northbrook, IL
- $22 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- Bachelor of Science
- Psychology
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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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Gardening Instructor
After School Matters —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Seasonal
- Management
- High school
- Mid-level
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Long-Term Temp Nanny - Noble Square - JC 0481
Chicago Nannies, Inc. —Chicago, IL
- $30 an hour
- Temporary
- Communication skills
- Entry level
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General Instructor
After School Matters —Chicago, IL
- $20 - $27 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- High school
- Mid-level
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Summer and School Year Camp Coach
Fit City Kids —Chicago, IL
- $17.25 an hour
- Part-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Experience working with children
- In-person
- Flexible schedule
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Summer Camp Director
BRAINS AND MOTION EDUCATION —Chicago, IL
- $25 an hour
- Seasonal
- Background check
- CPR Certification
- Google Workspace
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Summer Day Camp Director
KE Camps —Oak Brook, IL
- $700 - $800 a week
- Seasonal
- CPR Certification
- BLS Certification
- Public speaking
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Auxiliary Program Staff & Summer Counselor
The Ancona School —Chicago, IL
- Seasonal
- School experience
- Classroom
- 3 years

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Summer 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

Outdoor work experience
Working with youth

Full Job Description

Rauner YMCA is hiring Summer Day Camp Counselors 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 Counselors are developing leadership skills and confidence while making lasting friendships and memories.

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

The Summer Day 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 Camp Counselor ensures that each youth has adequate supervision including ensuring that no youth is unsupervised at any time.

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 Day 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 arts and crafts, sports, social recreation, nature hikes, archery, and 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 stores equipment appropriately after use and work to keep camp facilities clean at all times

What do you need to be a Summer Day Camp Counselor?

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
You will be 18 years of age or older by the start of camp
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 a high-quality of 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 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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