Summer Camp Counselor

Life Time Inc.; Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,664 - 27,552; Part time

Job summary

A leading health and fitness organization in Cary, North Carolina, is seeking a Kids Camp Counselor to lead children in activities such as rock climbing, swimming, and arts & crafts. The role includes engaging children positively, ensuring safety, and maintaining an ordered camp environment. Candidates must have camp experience and complete necessary certifications. It’s an opportunity to make a difference in children's lives while promoting a healthy lifestyle in a fun and inclusive setting.

Qualifications

• 1 year of camp experience.
• Completion of Life Time Summer Camp Counselor Certification.
• First Aid certified within the first 60 days.
• Infant/Child and Adult CPR/AED required within 60 days.

Responsibilities

• Engage children in activities while ensuring safety.
• Lead a group of up to 10 campers ages 3-12.
• Display courtesy and professionalism to customers.
• Maintain cleanliness and order of the camp.
• Promote events to increase participation.

Skills

Engaging children

Organized arts and crafts

Sports activities

Positive attitude

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, and 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.