Youth Camp Counselor

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.

Youth Camp Counselor - Bentonville, AR

Camp dates: June 2nd - August 8th 2025

Walton Family Whole Health & Fitness, managed by HealthFitness, is looking for fun, outgoing Youth Camp Counselors. In this role, you will 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, full-time position working 40 hours per week.

Shifts will be 7:15am - 4:15pm or 8:30am - 5:30pm.

Expected start date for training will be May12, 2025.

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 CPR/AED and First Aid certification (in-person or blended classes only) from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council, or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to start date.
• Previous child care experience in a licensed setting strongly preferred.
• 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.
  
  

Compensation: $14 - $16/hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

Brand: HealthFitness

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