Sail Camp Counselor- 2025

Join the team at Lake Arlington as a Sail Camp Counselor. This position is responsible for providing sailing instruction in a safe, yet exciting way to participants. The ideal candidate has experience working with children and enjoys being part of a team. 

Schedule

Monday-Friday from 9 am-3 pm, beginning June through the 1st week of August.  Nights and weekends hours may vary.

A minimum age of 16 is required

Part-Time Wages

JOB SPECIFIC INFORMATION

• Teaches sail classes in accordance with US Sailing and Lake Arlington mandated curriculum


• Supervise students, enforce rules, prevent accidents and maintain discipline during sailing lessons


• Assists the Sail Camp Coordinator with the daily set-up of boats, classroom and the lakefront area


• Assists the Boat Dock Attendants in maintaining the cleanliness of the classroom and lakefront area


• Reports any irregular discipline, safety or maintenance problems to the Sail Camp Coordinator, the Lake Arlington Manager, or the Lake Arlington Supervisor


• Participates in rescue drills, first aid reviews, instructional clinics and other skill development activities


• Attends work on a regular basis


• Performs the job safely and in compliance with District policies, procedures, work and safety rules, and the employee handbook
  


• Maintains a clean and organized work environment


•  Additional functions as assigned which may be considered essential

 SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• High school student, high school graduate or G.E.D.


• Minimum age of 16 is required


• Minimum one to two years’ experience sailing or as a sailing instructor


• Or, any equivalent combination of education, experience and training


• CPR (Infant, Child and Adult) and AED Certification required within 30 days of employment; CPR and AED Certification preferred

BENEFITS WE OFFER

• PTAC Membership to ARC


• Discounts on some programming


• KinderCare Discount

AHPD OVERVIEW

The Arlington Heights Park District (AHPD) is one of the most noteworthy park districts in Illinois. Located 25 miles northwest from downtown Chicago, AHPD is the 3rd largest Park District in Cook County and the 12th largest in the State of Illinois. Since 1925, AHPD continues to enrich the community by providing fun, accessible, and impactful recreation and facilities for every age and every season. The District are stewards of five community centers with outdoor pools, two tennis clubs, Lake Arlington, Arlington Ridge Center, two public golf clubs and a driving range, Arlington Heights Historical Museum, Senior Center, 58 parks, 44 playgrounds, 22 miles of jogging and bike trails across 714 acres of land. AHPD is a three times National Gold Medal Award recipient for excellence in the field of parks and recreation management and an Illinois Distinguished Accredited Agency.

The Arlington Heights Park District commits itself to a cohesive environment to create a mutually respectful, multicultural, and equitable environment.