Youth Camp Counselor

Bentonville, AR

Full time

106822

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 Instituterequired 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.

We are looking for strategic thinkers, innovators, team players and leaders who align with our purpose of improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve.

We’re a nationwide team of more than 2,400 professionals who believe in the power of health and fitness — and creating opportunities for others to believe as well. We are dedicated to improving the health and wellbeing of those we serve and consider ourselves lucky to inspire, motivate and engage over 1 million participants across our 135 clients, from corporations to health systems to colleges and universities.

We started in 1975 as Fitness Systems. Over the years we expanded our services and capabilities to offer injury prevention and treatment and wellness services, so that we can truly care for the whole person. Today, we are HealthFitness and we’re backed by Trustmark, a benefits company that has supported employers and their teams for more than 100 years.