Youth Camp Counselor

HealthFitness•Bentonville, AR

15h•Onsite

About The Position

HealthFitness, a Trustmark company, is seeking Youth Camp Counselors for the Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness facility in Bentonville, Arkansas. Counselors lead, support, engage, and motivate youth in camp activities, help develop youth programs, and mentor participants. Camps are scheduled on days when public schools are closed, with varying hours and an additional opportunity to work summer camp from May through August. The stated out-of-school camp dates are October 15–16, November 23–27, December 21–23, December 28–30, January 18, February 15, March 22–26, and April 23. Counselors supervise children, maintain a safe and positive environment, encourage social skills, and help ensure children are checked in and out by parents. The compensation range is $15.00–$16.48 per hour; the final wage offer depends on factors including location and qualifications. 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.
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 serve as 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 for compliance with rules, prevent accidents, and identify inappropriate behavior.
Proactively address and de-escalate inappropriate behavior.
Provide corrective direction to help participants learn appropriate actions and make positive behavioral choices.
Work with the program coordinator and staff to plan and coordinate activities.
Maintain and clean facilities and ensure proper use of equipment.
Clean up after children each shift.
Play games and participate in other activities with children.
Ensure children are checked in and out by parents.
Encourage sharing, sportsmanship, and other social skills.
Escort children to the playground and ball fields.
Assist with developing youth programs and lead and mentor program participants.