Youth Camp Counselor (full-time, seasonal)
HealthFitness
Location
Crosby, Minnesota
Salary
$16 - $17 / HOUR
Quick overview
The Youth Camp Counselor is responsible for leading, engaging, and motivating youth in various activity programs while ensuring their safety. They will also assist in program development, maintain facility cleanliness, and provide corrective guidance to participants.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least 16 years old and possess valid CPR/AED and First Aid certifications. Strong verbal communication skills and the ability to act as a positive role model for youth are essential.
Job description
- 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 Are you passionate about working with youth and creating memorable experiences?
- If you enjoy engaging and motivating young individuals, we have an exciting opportunity for you!
- Join our team as a seasonal Youth Camp Counselor at the Hallett Community Center in Crosby, MN (~15 miles NE of Brainerd).
Hours
- 30-40 hours/week
- Schedule:
- Monday thru
- Friday, variety of shifts between the hours of 6:45AM-5:00PM No weekends! Employment in this seasonal role is from approximately May 18 - Aug 31, 2026 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 16 years old. Adult/child/infant CPR/AED and First Aid certifications from American Heart Association, American Red Cross, National Safety Council or American Safety & Health Institute required prior to the start of camp.
Note
certification must have an in-person component and not 100% online/OSHA compliant. We can provide certification class if needed (required by 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.
Compensation
$15.50 - $17.13 per hour. Pay is dependent on experience and qualifications. 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.
Benefits
- Health benefits
- Training and development
- Financial benefits
- Professional support