Youth Camp Counselor

HealthFitness•Beaumont, TX

1d•$9 - $9•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness is looking for Youth Camp Counselors to join the team at our St. Elizabeth/Christus Health client site in Beaumont, Texas. In this role, you will lead, support, engage, and motivate youth (ages 5-12) in our activity programs. As a part of the Youth Program Staff team, you will have the opportunity to help develop youth programs and to lead and mentor program participants. This is a temporary, part-time position working approximately 29 hours per week. Shifts will be 7:15am-6pm, Monday, Wednesday and Friday.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years old.
HS Diploma/GED required.
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 the start of camp
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.

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 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.
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.