Youth Camp Counselor

HealthFitness • Bentonville, AR

108d • $15 - $16

About The Position

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 16-17, November 24-26, December 22-23, 26, 29-30, January 2, 5-6, January 19, February 16, March 23-27, April 27. Shifts will be 7:15am-5:45pm; hours per week will vary based on the camp schedule. Additional opportunity to work summer camp (May-August).

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 listening 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.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Personal and professional support.
• Training and development.
• Flexible employment opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees