Kids Camp Counselor

Life Time, Inc.; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Life Time, Inc. is seeking a Kids Camp Counselor to lead campers aged 3–12 through a variety of engaging activities including rock climbing, swimming, arts and crafts, and field trips.

The role emphasizes safety and nutrition education within theme-based weekly camps. The counselor will manage up to 10 kids, model positive behavior, and support a welcoming, energetic environment while promoting events and adhering to the camp budget.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Engages children in interactive activities including arts, 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 as a role model.
• Demonstrates courtesy, service, cooperation, hospitality and professionalism to internal and external 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 supervision

First Aid

CPR/AED

Tolerates loud noises

Safety minded

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.