Before and After School Counselor

Position Type :

Club Rec / Club Rec Counselor

Date Posted : 7 / 9 / 2025

Location :

Various Lombard Schools

Date Available :

08 / 11 / 2025 Position Job Type : Seasonal - This position is for the school calendar year beginning in early-mid August 2025 and ending in late May 2026.

Minimum Age Requirement : 16 years old

Pay Range : $15.00 - $17.00 / hr. depending on experience

Job Summary : The Club Rec Counselor is responsible for assisting with the supervision of children in our before and after school program at various local schools. Counselors help run games and activities, assist with homework, and provide a safe and fun environment for students. Previous experience and a desire to interact with school-age children is preferred with the capacity to provide quality customer service. Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults and work collaboratively with co-workers and supervisor is essential. Additional duties may include room set up and cleaning, attending staff meetings and training, and other duties as assigned. This is an at-will position.

Hours :

Monday-Friday (availability for both shifts is not required, but is preferred)

6 : 45 am-8 : 45 am AND 3 : 00 pm - 6 : 00 pm

While it is our preference to hire candidates who are available for the entire school year, we understand high school students may have other commitments throughout the school year (such as sports) that may require an absence for a limited time period.

Additional hours for School Days off, early dismissal and half days, and school break camps will be required. Those dates and times will be given upon being hired.

Qualifications and Training Expectations :

Outgoing and friendly personality with the with a desire to serve, engage and educate children.

Previous daycare, babysitting, teaching, camp or related experience working with children is highly desired.

Customer service focused with previous experience is preferred.

Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults both verbally and in writing.

Effective problem-solving skills with a strong sense of safety and the capacity to act calmly and effectively under pressure or in difficult or emergency situations.

Dependable and flexible with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Ability to maintain discretion with regard to confidential matters and / or information.

Have or become certified in CPR / AED / First Aid within three months of hire.

Required to obtain and maintain Mandated Reporter Training, Sexual Harassment & Abuse Prevention Training as well as safety training as required.

Benefits for this position include the following :

Individual Annual Membership for the Madison Meadow Athletic Center (MMAC).

Individual Seasonal Pool Pass for the remainder of the season at Paradise Bay Water Park.

Five (5) visits to the Lombard Golf Course initially and ten (10) visits after two years of service with the Park District.

25% Discount of the resident rate for one facility rental (Limit One per year)

Opportunity for Safety Awards.

Competitive wages and paid training with potential to learn new skills and develop / expand current skills.

Letter of Recommendation for college, internships, or other career opportunities.