Camp ECHO Counselor Summer 2026 at Cary Park District

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.Salary DescriptionStaring at $15.00 per hour Key Skills Microsoft Office,Public Relations,Google Docs,Data Collection,MailChimp,Microsoft Word,Dermal Fillers,Microsoft Powerpoint,Research Experience,Microsoft Excel,Adobe Photoshop,Writing Skills Employment Type : Temp Experience: years Vacancy: 1