Kids Camp Counselor

Life Time, Inc.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a Kids Camp Counselor to lead diverse activities for children aged 3 to 12, including rock climbing, swimming, field trips, crafts, and gym games.

A strong focus on safety and nutrition education will be part of weekly themed camps. The role requires one year of camp experience and completion of the Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification before the season, with First Aid and CPR/AED within 60 days of hire.

Qualifications

• 1 year of camp experience.
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to Camp Season.
• First Aid within the first 60 days of hire.
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within the first 60 days of hire.
• Ability to tolerate loud noises.
• Ability to frequently stand; walk; use hands, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb ladders.

Responsibilities

• Engages children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment
• Leads a group of up to 10 campers ages 3-12 with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude while acting as a role model
• Demonstrates positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity, and professionalism to internal and external customers
• Maintains cleanliness and order of camp in order to ensure safety
• Promotes monthly events and activities in order to increase participation and revenue
• Ensures use of supplies, snacks and drinks follow the amount prearranged by the department budget

Skills

Safety awareness

Patience

Interpersonal skills

Enthusiasm

Education

Summer Camp Counselor Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Kids Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of activities including rock climbing, swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and more. They incorporate nutrition education with weekly-themed camps providing a high level of safety and fun for children from ages three to twelve years.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Engages children in interactive activities including organized arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining a safe environment
• Leads a group of up to 10 campers ages 3-12 with a fun, positive and outgoing attitude while acting as a role model
• Demonstrates positive attitude and actions through a display of courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality, sensitivity, and professionalism to internal and external customers
• Maintains cleanliness and order of camp in order to ensure safety
• Promotes monthly events and activities in order to increase participation and revenue
• Ensures use of supplies, snacks and drinks follow the amount prearranged by the department budget

Position Requirements

• 1 year of camp experience
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to Camp Season
• First Aid Required within the first 60 days of hire
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within the first 60 days of hire
• Ability to tolerate loud noises
• Ability to frequently stand; walk; use hands, objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; ability to climb ladders

Life Time is a place for everyone. As an organization, we are committed to an inclusive, diverse and equitable workplace that respects and celebrates the unique contributions of each individual while ensuring we remain an equal opportunity employer that recruits, hires, trains and promotes based on merit and qualifications.