Worth Township Hiring Summer Camp Counselors for 2019

ALSIP, IL -- Worth Township Youth Commission is now accepting applications for summer camp counselor positions for the upcoming summer. Applicants must be 16 or older, pass an Illinois State Police background check and have a valid driver's license or state ID. Applicants must be enthusiastic, creative, flexible and responsible. Camp counselors must serve as a positive role model to younger campers and be a hard worker.

Applicants must be available to work from June 3 through August 2 or June 24 through August 2. Camps vary in times and days with different age groups. Camp counselors are also required to attend a mandatory, three-day training and certification May 29 through May 30 before camp starts in the summer. Training includes American Red Cross CPR and First-Aid certification along with rules, policies and procedures.

Camp counselors are also required to attend two parent nights on May 30 (7 to 8 p.m.) and on July 29 (5:30 to 8 p.m., tentative), where counselors will lead groups of campers in performing skits for parents. In addition, counselors need to be available for the last extended field trip to Deep River Water Park in August.

This is a six- or nine-week commitment. If you can't report for work for each of your scheduled work days, please do not apply. Learn more about the camp counselor positions and download an application, or pick one up at the Worth Township office, 11601 S. Pulaski Road in Alsip, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday-Friday.

For more information call 708-371-2900, ext. 45, during regular business hours, or send an email to youthcommission@worthtownship.com.