The Niles Park District is seeking enthusiastic and responsible individuals to join our team as Summer Ice Skating Camp Counselors. This seasonal, part-time position offers an exciting opportunity to work with campers in a fun and engaging environment.

Schedule:

• Camp runs on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM   June 16 through August 8 
• Additional hours may be available for before and after care.

Position Details:

• Part-time, seasonal role (no benefits).
• Hourly pay: $13 - $15 per hour.

• Greet parents and children as they arrive.
• Assist in monitoring and maintaining the safety of all campers in daily routines, field trips, or during daily water park visits.
• Play an active role in planning the daily schedule and activities to keep campers excited, safe, and engaged.
• Initiate spontaneous activities to accommodate agenda conflicts/changes/weather.
•  Assist in providing excellent customer service and maintaining a positive public image by addressing questions and concerns from staff, patrons, participants, and parents.
• Assist in keeping program supplies, equipment, and facility space clean, safe, and organized.
• Attend all staff meetings and training programs as required.

• Must be able to ice skate. Extensive skating experience is a plus. 
• Must own your own skates. 
• Must be available June 16 through August 8. 
• Must be available to work the morning of July 4, 2025.
• Must be able to ice skate. Extensive skating experience is a plus. 
• Must own your own skates. 
• Minimum 16 years of age
• Experience working with children ages 6 to 13. 
• Good skills in planning activities for children
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with children, parents, and staff
• Ability to solve problems as they arise
• Must be dependable, energetic, and have a positive attitude
• Knowledge of the Ice Sports Industry skating program or Learn to Skate USA preferred. 
• Experience teaching ice skating, learn-to-skate classes, dance classes, or other sports to children is a plus.