Camp Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

A Camp Counselor in the fitness and recreation industry plays an integral role in organizing and leading various physical activities, games, and sports for camp attendees. They are responsible for ensuring the physical and emotional safety of campers, fostering an inclusive and fun environment, and developing and implementing fitness and wellness programs. They often serve as role models and leaders, promoting healthy living, teaching new fitness skills, and cultivating a positive camp culture.

Essential skills for a Camp Counselor include strong leadership, excellent communication, and the ability to work well with a diverse group of people. They should also have in-depth knowledge of fitness principles and be able to motivate and inspire campers to participate in activities. Certifications in CPR, first aid, and water safety are commonly required due to the inherent physical risks associated with many camp activities. Previous job roles that could lead to becoming a Camp Counselor might include Fitness Instructor, Lifeguard, or Youth Sport Coach. Other relevant roles might include roles in childcare settings, such as a Childcare Assistant or an After-School Program Coordinator.

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Expert Transportation Security Officer-Security Training Instructor

  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 1 day ago
  • Windsor Locks, CT
  • 1 day ago

Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country,...

Camp Counselor - Camp Felix

  • Kent, CT
  • 2 days ago
  • Kent, CT
  • 2 days ago

Mandatory Staff Training: Tuesday -Thursday July 22-24 in Manhattan and July 27 in Kent, CT; Camp Sessions: (Monday - Friday) July 28 - August 1 August 4 - August 8 Salary: 600/week Position Description: Camp...

Camp Counselor

  • Middlefield, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • Middlefield, CT
  • 7 days ago

As a counselor you will be implementing camp programs (including chaperoning specialty camps, physical activities, daily living skills, health, safety and events)....

Medical Assistant Training Instructor (MA, CNA, LPN)

  • North Westchester, CT
  • 7 days ago
  • North Westchester, CT
  • 7 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 35,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

Overnight Camp Counselor of Joseph Conrad Sailing Camp

  • Mystic, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Mystic, CT
  • 9 days ago

Apply Job Type Temporary Description Mystic Seaport Museum is seeking camp counselors for our Joseph Conrad Overnight Summer Sailing Camp....

Overnight Camp Counselor

  • Woodstock, CT
  • 9 days ago
  • Woodstock, CT
  • 9 days ago

POSITION SUMMARY: The Overnight Camp Counselor aids in supervising and effectively leading a group of campers in daily camp activities....

Onsite Wellbeing Coordinator / Health Coach - Evernorth - Bristol CT

  • Bristol, CT
  • 15 days ago
  • Bristol, CT
  • 15 days ago

Wellness Coordinator/On-Site Health Coach - Bristol CT Job Description: Promote Wellness Strategies Engage leaders in data driven decision making regarding support of their employees Support...

EMS Training Instructor

  • Greens Farms, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Greens Farms, CT
  • 17 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

EMS Training Instructor

  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 17 days ago
  • Bridgeport, CT
  • 17 days ago

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 40,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you...

Wellness Consultant

  • South Windsor, CT
  • 18 days ago
  • South Windsor, CT
  • 18 days ago

Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy South Windsor 400 Evergreen Way Suite 416 South Windsor, CT 06074 Do you have a passion for helping others? At the Massage Envy South Windsor...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Norwich, CT
  • 18 days ago
  • Norwich, CT
  • 18 days ago

General Description The Summer Camp Counselor is responsible for the general supervision of participants and implementation of summer camp....

Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • West Hartford, CT
  • 26 days ago
  • West Hartford, CT
  • 26 days ago

Basic Qualifications High School Diploma/GED and at least one year of experience working in a retail sales environment that required meeting a defined sales goal OR at least one year of experience...

Camp Counselor for Children with Developmental Disabilities

  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago
  • Stamford, CT
  • 60+ days ago

Responsible and Reliable: As camp counselors play a crucial role in ensuring the safety and well-being of campers, candidates should demonstrate responsibility and reliability in their duties....

Sr. External Activities Coordinator Yale University

  • New Haven, CT
  • 28 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 28 days ago

1. Assumes primary responsibility for a program, service, activity, operation or function in an assigned area. Develops objectives, practice and procedure and identifies resources to ensure...

Sr. External Activities Coordinator

  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 30+ days ago

Position Focus: Reporting to the Associate Director, Research Security, this positions primary focus will be reviewing external activity disclosures for compliance with Yales Faculty Handbook....

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Salary for Camp Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

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Licensing / Certification

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Highest Education Level

Camp Counselors in Connecticut offer the following education background
Bachelor's Degree
58.0%
Master's Degree
18.4%
High School or GED
10.4%
Associate's Degree
4.6%
Some High School
3.0%
Vocational Degree or Certification
2.9%
Doctorate Degree
1.9%
Some College
0.8%

Average Work Experience
Here's a breakdown of the number of years' experience offered by Camp Counselors in Connecticut
Less than 1 year
68.7%
None
24.2%
6-8 years
3.2%
4-6 years
3.0%
2-4 years
0.8%
1-2 years
0.2%


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