Youth Camp Counselor

HealthFitness•Bentonville, AR

1d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, provides fitness solutions that engage and connect people on-site and online. Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness, managed by HealthFitness, is seeking Youth Camp Counselors for its facility in Bentonville, Arkansas. Counselors assist with children’s camps scheduled when public schools are closed and lead, support, engage, and motivate youth in activity programs. They also help develop youth programs and lead and mentor participants. The out-of-school camp schedule includes October 15–16, November 23–27, December 21–23, December 28–30, January 18, February 15, March 22–26, and April 23. Hours vary. There may be an additional opportunity to work summer camp from May through August. The role involves supervising children, facilitating activities, promoting positive social skills and behavior, ensuring children are checked in and out by parents, and maintaining facilities and equipment. The compensation range is $15.00–$16.48 per hour; the final wage offer depends on factors including location, qualifications, experience, and skill set. Applicants must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
Adult and pediatric CPR/AED and First Aid certification from the American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute is required before the start date.
Robust ability to actively lead and engage youth.
Strong verbal communication skills with children and adults.
Active listening skills and ability to relate to youth from different backgrounds and provide fun, engaging, and safe activities.
Ability to work independently, solve problems, and make decisions with limited supervision.
Ability to be a positive role model for program participants.
Must meet hiring requirements, including a pre-employment drug test.

Responsibilities

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 make positive behavioral choices.
Work with the program coordinator and program staff to plan and coordinate activities.
Maintain and clean facilities and ensure proper use of facilities and equipment.
Supervise children.
Clean up after the children every shift.
Play games and other activities with the children.
Ensure children are checked in and out by parents.
Nurture sharing, sportsmanship, and other social skills.
Escort children to the playground and ball fields.
Assist in developing youth programs and lead and mentor program participants.