Lead Camp Counselor - Camp Counselor

Job Description

Job Description

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club is hiring for Summer Camp Counselors, including the LEAD ROLE!

If you are responsible, communicate well, and love kids, apply today! Be a part of an amazing, healthy community. Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club supports each person on their unique journey of wellness. As a member of our team, you will use your skills to keep kids ages 5-12 safe, active, and happy while enrolled in HFAC Camps.

Our luxurious and award-winning facility is a deeply valued part of HFAC Members’ lives. Our programs complement cool amenities like the aquatic center and climbing wall. A locally owned leader in excellence, we aim high, dream big, work hard, and support one another for long-term well-being. What really makes HFAC special is the people!

Compensation:

$16.80 - $20 hourly

Responsibilities:

• The Lead Counselor role pays $18-$20/hr based on experience.
• This leader will have added responsibilities in activity planning, supplies, team coordination, and similar. This is a great opportunity for educators and recreational specialists looking for summer work.
• All counselors supervise and engage with children, always emphasizing safety and fun. Interact with kids, parents/guardians, and colleagues with professionalism, kindness, and good communication skills.
• Be an integrated “Whatever is needed” member of HFAC's team culture. Be able and willing to work events, front desk, cleaning, completing a report, or some other duty.
• Handle concerns and challenges with a problem-solving mindset.
• High-energy, positive, and passionate about healthy kids.
• Follow directions and be able to get a group of children to do the same.
• Highly responsive and responsible to others.
• Summer Camp Counselor, June-August, summer only, and year-round employment may be available!
• Includes supervision during swim time, both from the pool deck and in the water.

Qualifications:

• Looking for people who are high-energy, outgoing, and creative.
• Experience with sports or team activities is a plus.
• Must be CPR/First Aid Certified or will be certified prior to the start of Camps. HFAC provides this training.
• Must work well with children and adults.
• Professional experience as a camp counselor or providing childcare is preferred, but not required.

About Company

Hawthorn Farm Athletic Club (HFAC) is a locally owned, independent wellness community where people come to move, connect, and feel their best. More than just a gym, HFAC is a place where members and staff alike take pride in being part of something personal, supportive, and genuinely welcoming.

We’re known for our commitment to quality—from expert coaching and thoughtful programming to the relationships we build every day on the fitness floor. Whether someone is just starting their wellness journey or has been with us for years, they find consistency, encouragement, and a sense of belonging here.

At HFAC, our team plays a vital role in shaping that experience. We value people who care about what they do, who bring energy and authenticity to their work, and who want to be part of a club that prioritizes both results and relationships.