Kids Camp Counselor

Life Time Inc.; Beachwood (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a Kids Camp Counselor to lead diverse activities for children aged 3-12, including rock climbing, swimming, arts & crafts, and field trips. The role emphasizes safety, nutrition education, and creating a fun, inclusive environment.

The counselor will guide up to 10 campers per session, model positive behavior, and support themed camps while maintaining camp safety and organization. This position requires relevant certifications and readiness to engage energetic kids.

Qualifications

• 1 year of camp experience.
• First Aid within 60 days of hire.
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED within 60 days of hire.
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification prior to Camp Season.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Camp experience

First Aid

CPR/AED

Noise tolerance

Physical stamina

Mobility: stand/walk/climb ladders

Education

Life Time 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.