Youth Camp Counselor

HealthFitness; Bentonville (AR); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

HealthFitness, the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness program, seeks Youth Camp Counselors for our Bentonville facility. You will lead and support kids camps, mentor participants, and help run activities when schools are closed.

Qualifications include being at least 18, CPR/AED and First Aid certification, and strong communication and leadership skills. Compensation ranges from $15.00 to $16.48 per hour, with hours varying and summer work possible.

Qualifications

• Must hold CPR/AED and First Aid certification before start date.
• Proven ability to lead and engage youth in activities.
• Strong verbal communication with children and adults.
• Able to listen actively and respond appropriately.
• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Responsible and positive role model for participants.

Responsibilities

• Lead and engage youth through program activities.
• Monitor safety, enforce rules, and prevent accidents.
• Address inappropriate behavior and de-escalate when needed.
• Provide corrective guidance to promote positive actions.
• Collaborate with staff to plan and coordinate activities.
• Maintain facilities and equipment in good condition.
• Supervise children and manage check-in/check-out with parents.
• Foster sharing, sportsmanship and social skills.

Skills

CPR/AED & First Aid cert

Youth leadership

Verbal communication

Active listening

Job description

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is a proven leader in providing fitness solutions that engage and connect people both on-site and online, to create a strong community of health. Our work focuses on creating meaningful connections with each of our participants to help them move forward. We foster each individual’s journey by creating communities of health within the organizations we serve – so that everyone is supported. As an employee of HealthFitness you will enjoy a variety of health and financial benefits and receive competitive pay. We provide personal and professional support, training and development and flexible employment opportunities.

About the role

Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness, managed by HealthFitness, is looking for Youth Camp Counselors to join the team at our state-of-the-art facility in Bentonville, Arkansas (AR). In this position, you will assist with kids camps scheduled when public schools are closed.

Out of School Camp Schedule:

• October 15-16

• November 23-27

• December 21-23

• December 28-30

• January 18

• February 15

• March 22-26

• April 23

Hours will vary. Additional opportunity to work summer camp (May-August).

Responsible for leading, supporting, engaging, and motivating youth in activity programs. Will assist in developing youth programs and leading and mentoring program participants.

Key Accountabilities

• Enthusiastically lead and support participants through program activities.
• Monitor participants to ensure compliance with rules, prevent accidents, and identify inappropriate behaviors.
• Proactively address and deescalate inappropriate behavior.
• Provide corrective direction to help participants learn appropriate actions and to make positive behavioral choices.
• Work with program coordinator and program staff to plan and coordinate activities.
• Maintain, clean and ensure proper use of facilities and equipment.
• Supervise children ranging from ages [insert age range if applicable].
• Clean up after the children every shift.
• Play games and other activities with the children.
• Make sure the children are checked in and out by parents.
• Nurture sharing, sportsmanship and other social skills.
• Escort the children to the playground and ball fields.

Minimum Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Adult and pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date.

• Robust ability to actively lead and engage youth.

• Strong verbal communication skills with both children and adults.

• Active listing skills and ability to relate to and provide fun, engaging, safe activities for youth of different backgrounds.

• Ability to work independently, problem solve, and make decisions with limited supervision.

• Ability to be a positive role model for program participants.

Applicants must meet hiring requirements including but not limited to pre-employment drug test. The compensation range for this role is $15.00-$16.48 per hour. The final wage offer will be determined based on factors such as location, qualifications, experience, skill set, and other relevant factors. We understand that compensation is an important factor when considering a new opportunity, and we strive to provide a competitive wage within the market.

Brand: HealthFitness

HealthFitness is committed to leveraging the talent of a diverse workforce to create great opportunities for our people and our business. We are an equal opportunity employer, including disability and protected veteran status.