Summer Play Program - Counselor
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Job Description
About the Role
Join CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS as a Summer Counselor – Youth Recreation in United States. Job DetailsJob Location: Dearborn Heights, MI 48125Salary Range: $15.00 - $16.
Requirements
- The City of Dearborn Heights is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $15 - $16/hr
Work Schedule
- Part-Time position.
- No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.
Apply to join CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS as a Summer Counselor – Youth Recreation.
Key Skills
Key Responsibilities
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Summer Play Program - Counselor at CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Recreation Counseling physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Recreation Counseling — Physician Career Context
This Recreation Counseling position at CITY OF DEARBORN HEIGHTS is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
Stated compensation: $15.00 - $16.00 Hourly.
This position also offers production-based compensation: $16 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Dearborn Heights, Michigan.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- Transparent compensation ($0k–$0k)
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Youth engagement, Recreation planning, First aid, Teamwork, Communication, Leadership, Conflict resolution, Activity organization. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Recreation Counseling role.
Core responsibilities: Counselors are responsible for planning, organizing, and directing daily youth activities while ensuring a safe and engaging environment. They must also maintain equipment, enforce playground rules, and provide excellent customer service to participants.
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (2)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
Interpretation: Position shows moderate burnout protection with 2 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Part-time
Posted
15d ago