Counselor Jobs in Texas

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

  • Georgetown, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Georgetown, TX
  • 1 day ago

The Summer Camp Counselor will work closely with the Director of Instruction to conduct camp instruction for the 2024 Summer Junior Camps....

IT Training Instructor

  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 1 day ago

Title: IT Training Instructor Location: 701 W. 51st Street Austin TX 78751 United States Required Experience: 8+ years - Experience as a training instructor or in a related field 8+ years -...

Assistant Day Camp Counselor - Seasonal

  • TX
  • 2 days ago
  • TX
  • 2 days ago

Assistant Day Camp Counselor - Seasonal Salary $12.53 Hourly Location TX 75069, TX Job Type Seasonal Job Number 242500163 Department Parks & Rec -OSRC Opening Date 04/24/2025 Closing Date 5/1/2025 5...

Equipment Training Instructor

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Post Equipment Training Instructor Job Category: Customer Service Requisition Number: USINS002794 Posting Details Posted: April 24, 2025 Full-Time On-site Locations Showing 1 location Houston, TX...

Sales and Wellness Consultant Remote

  • Lubbock, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Lubbock, TX
  • 3 days ago

Sales & Wellness Consultant - Remote, Flexible, and Rewarding Who We Are We are a globally recognized company dedicated to personal and professional growth. Through our dynamic online courses and...

Remote Work

RISE Community Activities Coordinator

  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 3 days ago

Ability to exercise initiative and act with discretion, handling situations independently while maintaining professionalism and confidentiality....

Kids Camp Counselor

  • Missouri City, TX
  • 4 days ago
  • Missouri City, TX
  • 4 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....

Summer Camp Counselor (Multiple Positions)

  • Prairie View, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Prairie View, TX
  • 5 days ago

Summer Camp Counselor (Multiple Positions) Agency Prairie View A&M University Department Enrollment Management & Student Success Proposed Minimum Salary$15.00 hourly Job LocationPrairie View, Texas...

Camp Counselor / Male - Camp Hoblitzelle

  • Midlothian, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Midlothian, TX
  • 5 days ago

As a Summer Camp Counselor, youll play a key role in planning, coordinating, and leading exciting activities while ensuring camper safety and fostering a supportive and fun environment....

Nutritional Health Coach

  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 5 days ago

Salary Range USD $24.00/Hr. - Overview The Job in a Nutshell: This role requires an outgoing personality and passion for sharing nutrition knowledge and inspiring people to act and achieve their...

Training instructor - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago

Title: Training instructor - Hybrid - 3 days per week onsite Location: Austin, TX, USA Length and terms: Long term - W2 or C2C Position created on 04/22/2025 03:12 pm Job description: Interview...

Summer Camp Counselor

  • Austin, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Austin, TX
  • 6 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....

2025/26 SY - Teacher PE/Health - Coach

  • Kyle, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • Kyle, TX
  • 6 days ago

2025/26 SY - Teacher PE/Health - Coach JobID: 676 Position Type: High School Teaching/Physical Education - High School Date Posted: 4/17/2025 Location: Lehman High School Additional Information:...

SA Works Camp Counselor Intern

  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago
  • San Antonio, TX
  • 6 days ago

Eat meals with campers and encourage healthy eating and exercise habits. Supports distribution of programming resources....

Beauty and Wellness Consultant

  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days ago
  • Houston, TX
  • 7 days 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,...

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Salary for Counselor Jobs in Texas

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 Texas 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 Texas
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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