Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

A Counselor in the fitness and recreation industry is responsible for offering guidance and support to clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. They communicate with clients to understand their objectives and create personalized fitness and nutrition plans. Counselors also track their clients' progress, modify plans as needed and help clients overcome fitness obstacles. They might conduct fitness assessments, demonstrate various exercises, and educate clients on nutrition and lifestyle changes. They also ensure safety and proper use of equipment.

Important skills for a Fitness and Rec Counselor include excellent communication and motivational skills, knowledge of fitness training and nutrition, and the ability to design individualized fitness programs. They should also have a thorough understanding of human anatomy and the concepts of functional exercise, basic nutrition, and basic exercise science. As per certifications, they should have a degree in Physical Education, Sports Science, or a related field. In addition, a CPR and First Aid certification along with a professional fitness trainer certification from a recognized institute like the American Council on Exercise (ACE) or the National Academy of Sports Medicine (NASM) can be advantageous. Prior to becoming a Counselor, a person may have roles such as Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, or Nutritional Advisor.

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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
  • 3 days ago
  • Kent, CT
  • 3 days ago

Maintain visual or verbal communications capabilities between camper and counselor during activities and a method of accounting for the camper's whereabouts at all times....

Camp Counselor

  • Middlefield, CT
  • 8 days ago
  • Middlefield, CT
  • 8 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
  • 8 days ago
  • North Westchester, CT
  • 8 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

Mentor teenagers in our Counselor in Training (CIT) program....

Overnight Camp Counselor

  • Woodstock, CT
  • 10 days ago
  • Woodstock, CT
  • 10 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

Counselors would help reinforce the skills and help children integrate into the camp community successfully throughout the day....

Sr. External Activities Coordinator Yale University

  • New Haven, CT
  • 29 days ago
  • New Haven, CT
  • 29 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 Counselor Jobs in Connecticut

Estimated salary range based on data from US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) and iHireFitnessAndRec research efforts.

Licensing / Certification

Required or preferred licenses and certifications for Counselor positions.



Highest Education Level

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 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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