Small Group Counselor at The St. James

Small Group CounselorFlagship - Springfield VAPart-TimeAbout us:The St. James is a premier sports wellness and entertainment brand empowering people of all ages to reach their peak potential. Our 450000-square-foot flagship complex in Springfield VA offers a unique combination of world-class sports venues elite training spaces recovery amenities and athletic and wellness programs. We also operate Performance Club locations in Springfield VA and Bethesda MD providing signature group classes customized performance training recovery and high-performance programming in convenient club settings. From comprehensive training to family-friendly fun lifestyle events and sporting experiences The St. James is your destination to discover your best self.Our People & Culture:At The St. James we are in the business of human development.Our success in delivering exceptional guest experiencesexperiences that engage inspire and delightdepends on our ability to recruit retain and cultivate team members who embody the true spirit of hospitality. We seek individuals who are committed to personal and organizational excellence who are proactive and action-oriented and who thrive in a collaborative team environment. If you have a passion for service and a dedication to continuous growth we want you to be part of our team.Overview: Small Group Counselors work with our youngest campers (ages 46) and with campers who may need extra supervision support or behavioral guidance. These counselors must demonstrate patience calm leadership and strong communication skills. A background in childcare early childhood education special needs support or behavioral health is strongly preferred.Key Responsibilities: Supervise small groups requiring closer attention and individualized support Lead age-appropriate activities games and movement sessions Provide patient nurturing guidance throughout the day Assist with emotional regulation conflict resolution and positive behavior reinforcement Maintain high safety standards in all activities and transitions Communicate regularly with camp leads about camper needs or concerns Help younger or high-support campers navigate new experiences confidently Support group routines such as snacks hydration rest breaks and bathroom transitions Ensure a calm positive and supportive environmentQualifications: Experience in childcare early childhood education behavioral health or related fields Strong patience empathy and attentiveness Prior work with young children or special populations preferred Ability to manage small groups with care consistency and clear communicationGet to know us better: job description is intended to describe the general requirements for the position. It is not a complete statement of duties responsibilities or requirements. Other duties not listed here may be assigned as necessary to ensure the proper operation of the department.The St. James is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome qualified applicants from a variety of backgrounds inclusive of their race color religion sexual orientation gender gender identity expression or orientation genetic information national origin age disability or status as a disabled or Vietnam-era veteran.#twparttime Key Skills Abinitio,Defense,General Employment,Marine Services,Data Analysis,Architecture Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1