Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

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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Summer Camp Counselor-Kamps for Kids

  • Westfield, MA
  • moments ago
  • Westfield, MA
  • moments ago

Summer Camp Counselor - Kamp for Kids Location - 754 Russell Road,Westfield, MA, 01085, United States Job Category - temporary,internship, seasonal Employee Type - Full-Time Required Degree - Highschool...

Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 1 day ago

Job Objectives Maximizes sales and brand awareness by providing exceptional customer care to all customers in a friendly, efficient, and professional manner; gives impartial, personalized,...

Summer Camp Counselors

  • Bellingham, MA
  • 2 days ago
  • Bellingham, MA
  • 2 days ago

INTERNAL POSTING BELLINGHAM PUBLIC SCHOOLS BELLINGHAM, MASSACHUSETTS TITLE: SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS (8) 1 Mindfulness/SEL Camp Counselor 1 Dance/Music Camp Counselor 1 Art & Crafts Camp Counselor 1 Fitness...

Health Coach

  • Washington, MA
  • 3 days ago
  • Washington, MA
  • 3 days ago

Company Description Located in the idyllic town of Washington in Connecticut, Mayflower Inn & Spa is an exquisite country retreat, nestled in 58 acres of beautifully landscaped gardens and...

Activities Coordinator for Adult Day Center

  • Marlborough, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Marlborough, MA
  • 5 days ago

Determine and implement necessary precautions in exercising responsibility for the care and safety of individuals served....

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Chelsea, MA
  • 5 days ago
  • Chelsea, MA
  • 5 days ago

The major responsibility of the Camp Counselor is to assist in the daily delivery of a wide variety of developmentally appropriate programs and activities....

Join Us as a Day Camp Counselor for an Unforgettable Summer!

  • Peabody, MA
  • 6 days ago
  • Peabody, MA
  • 6 days ago

We are looking for fun, responsible, creative, and dedicated team of Counselors at Salem Country Club in Peabody, MA....

Summer Dream Job Alert Join our team of Day Camp Counselors!

  • Nantucket, MA
  • 7 days ago
  • Nantucket, MA
  • 7 days ago

Our Counselors interact with our campers throughout the entire day, helping them make friends, try new things, and generally caring for their well-being....

Special Education Camp Counselor

  • Middleboro, MA
  • 11 days ago
  • Middleboro, MA
  • 11 days ago

The Camp Counselor will uphold and, role model for Junior Counselors, the employee code of conduct and will ensure that all areas of the job responsibilities will reflect the mission of the Old Colony...

Camp Counselor

  • Barnstable, MA
  • 13 days ago
  • Barnstable, MA
  • 13 days ago

HIRING CAMP COUNSELORS FOR ALL CAMP LOCATIONS: SANDWICH, BARNSTABLE, FALMOUTH, WOODS HOLE, & HARWICH! Position Summary: Provides direct supervision of a group of children in a seasonal day camp....

Wellness Consultant

  • North Reading, MA
  • 60+ days ago
  • North Reading, MA
  • 60+ days ago

Overview Where Better Careers Begin!Massage Envy North Reading: 265 Main St. North Reading, MA 01864 Do you have a passion for helping others? At the Massage Envy North Reading franchise, we...

Health Coach

  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago
  • Boston, MA
  • 29 days ago

Location: REMOTE Salary: $30.00 USD Hourly - $35.00 USD Hourly Description: Our client is currently seeking a Remote Certified Health Coach Looking for Health Coaches that live in PST. This job...

Lead Camp Counselor I

  • Salem, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Salem, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Lead Counselor 1 supervise and leads activities for all day camp events, after school camp events and other children's programs....

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Bridgewater, MA
  • 30+ days ago

Position Summary The Kids Camp Counselor leads children through a variety of activities including rock climbing, swimming, weekly field trips, arts & crafts, gym games and more....

Virtual Emergency Management Training Instructor - Per Diem

  • Framingham, MA
  • 30+ days ago
  • Framingham, MA
  • 30+ days ago

support, such as control, evaluation, or facilitation. - In addition to program instruction and exercise support, the instructor may be asked to serve in the State Emergency Operations Center (SEOC...

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Salary for Counselor Jobs in Massachusetts

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 Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts
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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