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Camp ECHO Counselor - Summer 2026 at Cary Park District

Cary, Illinois, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Leading Children, Outdoor Recreation, Nature Awareness, Crafts, CPR, AED, First Aid, Communication

Industry

Recreational Facilities

Description

Description Camp ECHO counselors will be responsible for the planning, organizing, leading, and carrying out day camp activities for children kindergarten through 8th grade. Camp staff ensure that all campers are having fun in a safe and encouraging environment. Other duties include cleaning and organizing supplies, chaperoning field trips, participating in swim days, and a variety of other duties as assigned. Camp ECHO takes place a majority of the time outdoors at Fel Pro RRR, a McHenry Country Conservation Site in Cary as well as Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center and local field trip locations in our area. Benefits · Free individual Community Center fitness pass and/or Sunburst Bay Aquatic Center pass during employment. · 10% discount on programs and facility rentals. Requirements - Experience in leading children, outdoor recreation, nature awareness, and crafts. - CPR/AED and first aid certification required (or willingness to obtain). - Must be at least 16 years old. - Hours of work are 8:00 am - 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday. - Communicate (written and verbal) regularly and effectively with coworkers, parents, and participants. - Comfortable working outside in a wooded area and in the water at aquatic centers/field trips.

Responsibilities

Camp ECHO counselors are responsible for planning, organizing, and leading day camp activities for children. They ensure a fun and safe environment while also handling various duties such as cleaning and organizing supplies.