Counselor Jobs in Dartmouth, MA

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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Camp Counselor

New Bedford, MA (5 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
1 day ago

New Bedford, MA (5 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
1 day ago

Counselor-Camp Position Summary: Provide leadership and guidance to a group of campers in a range of daily activities....

Special Education Camp Counselor

Middleboro, MA (22 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
23 days ago

Middleboro, MA (22 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
23 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...

Summer Camp Counselor

Middleboro, MA (22 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
60+ days ago

Middleboro, MA (22 miles from Dartmouth, MA)
60+ days ago

Are you ready to have fun this summer and make a difference working with kids? Every summer, Old Colony YMCA works with hundreds of children in fun and educational summer outdoor day camp...

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Virtual School Guidance Counselor

Guidance lessons to go is an opportunity to arm parents and adult mentors with resources to support students' socio-emotional needs while at home or on the go. In keeping with the American School...

Certified Spiritual Counselor & Psychology EmpathACCREDITED

INTERNATIONALLY CERTIFIED & ACCREDITEDSpiritual counseling became something I offered in my own healing practice when so many of my client's taking other healing modalities from me, who were...

Salary for Counselor Jobs in Dartmouth, MA

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 Dartmouth, MA offer the following education background

Bachelor's Degree

57.9%

Master's Degree

18.4%

High School or GED

10.3%

Associate's Degree

4.7%

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 Dartmouth, MA

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%

Qualifications / Skill Sets

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