After School Counselor : Beyond the Bell (25-26 School Year)

Position Type :

Parks, Recreation & Community Services - Seasonal

Date Posted : 7 / 11 / 2025

Location :

Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center Description :

After School Counselors employees are responsible for leading and implementing games, sports, arts & crafts and recreational activities for campers in a group setting. As an After School Counselor, you will be expected to communicate directly with the Coordinator, Lead Counselor, and any other counselors with any suggestions, comments, concerns or ideas. The After School Counselor is responsible for the safety of campers while in camp at all times and including : field trips, and anything directly related to camp activities. It is required for all After School Counselor employees to report any accidents / incidents to the Program Coordinator, immediately followed by completing the proper paperwork for documentation. Every After School Counselor is expected to be a role model to campers and exhibit constructive and inclusive participation for all camp participants. It is the duty of the After School Counselor to come to work daily with a positive attitude and ready to make camp a safe, enjoyable and fun atmosphere for all that attend.

• Complete all appropriate trainings
• Read and follow updated policies and procedures
• Communicate any concerns or issues directly to the Program Coordinator
• Get to know and work cooperatively with camp and building staff
• Employee should have the ability to exert up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and / or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and / or up to 20 pounds of force constantly, in addition to the ability to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body.
• Have the ability to lift, reach, kneel, bend, stand for long periods of time, talk, hear, feel, smell, climb, maintain balance, stoop, crouch, crawl, and see the nature of the object by the eye.
• There are no environmental hazards associated with this classification.

Job Summary :

Qualifications :

Rate :

Starting at $14-$15 hourly

Schedule :

This is a part-time, seasonal after school position. Schedule includes weekdays, Monday- Friday after school and school days out. Working hours are 2 : 30pm-6pm and full 8 hour days on school days out. Work location-Gibbs-Morrison Cultural Center or Fleetwood-Jourdain Community Center

Application Procedure :

Selection Procedure :

To apply for this position, please apply online at www.cityofevanston.org on or before the closing date.

Chosen candidates will be required to provide proof of licenses, certifications, and education required for this position. Candidates will also be subject to qualifying pre-employment processes drug / alcohol screen, employment verification, and criminal background check

The City of Evanston is an equal opportunity employer and ensures against discrimination in employment on the basis of a person's race, color, sex, age, religion, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, military discharge status, source of income, housing status, or gender identity. The City of Evanston is also committed to accessibility for persons with disabilities. Any person needing mobility or communications access assistance should contact Human Resources at 847-448-8204 (voice) or 847-866-5095 (TTY)