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Ritz Kids Counselor

Counselor / TherapistFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Position Summary

Encourage, recruit, register, and schedule guests to participate in recreation activities. Promote a fun and relaxing atmosphere for guests. Provide information to guests about available recreation facilities and activities.

Promote the rules and regulations of the recreation facility intended for the safety and welfare of guests and members. Observe activity in the recreational facility and respond appropriately in accordance with local operating procedure in the event of an emergency. Be aware of possible situations where guests are not able to safely participate in an activity and inform supervisor/manager.

Clean and maintain recreational equipment and supplies.

Report accidents, injuries, and unsafe work conditions to manager; complete safety training and certifications. Follow company policies and procedures; ensure uniform and personal appearance is clean and professional; maintain confidentiality of proprietary information; protect company assets.

Welcome and acknowledge all guests according to company standards; anticipate and address guests’ service needs; assist individuals with disabilities; thank guests with genuine appreciation. Speak with others using clear and professional language; answer telephones using appropriate etiquette.

Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others; support team to reach common goals. Process payments for rental equipment, recreation activities, facility rentals, or retail sales. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. Read and visually verify information in a variety of formats (e. g., small print).

Visually inspect tools, equipment, or machines (e. g., to identify defects).

Enter and locate work-related information using computers and/or point of sale systems. Stand, sit, or walk for an extended period of time or for an entire work shift.

Move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 25 pounds without assistance and objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds with assistance. Grasp, turn, and manipulate objects of varying size and weight, requiring fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination.

Move through narrow, confined, or elevated spaces. Move over sloping, uneven, or slippery surfaces as well as up and down stairs and/or service ramps. Reach overhead and below the knees, including bending, twisting, pulling, and stooping. Perform other reasonable job duties as requested.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent.

Related Work Experience: No related work experience.

Supervisory Experience: No supervisory experience.

Required Qualifications

License or Certification: CPR Certification

First Aid Certification

Recreation Equipment

Any certification or training required by local and state agencies.

At Marriott International, we are dedicated to being an equal opportunity employer, welcoming all and providing access to opportunity. We actively foster an environment where the unique backgrounds of our associates are valued and celebrated.

Our greatest strength lies in the rich blend of culture, talent, and experiences of our associates. We are committed to non-discrimination on any protected basis, including disability, veteran status, or other basis protected by applicable law.

At more than 100 award-winning properties worldwide, The Ritz-Carlton Ladies and Gentlemen create experiences so exceptional that long after a guest stays with us, the experience stays with them. Attracting the world’s top hospitality professionals who curate lifelong memories, we believe that everyone succeeds when they are empowered to be creative, thoughtful and compassionate.

Every day, we set the standard for rare and special luxury service the world over and pride ourselves on delivering excellence in the care and comfort of our guests.

Your role will be to ensure that the “Gold Standards” of The Ritz-Carlton are delivered graciously and thoughtfully every day. The Gold Standards are the foundation of The Ritz-Carlton and are what guides us each day to be better than the next.

It is this foundation and our belief that our culture drives success by which The Ritz Carlton has earned the reputation as a global brand leader in luxury hospitality. As part of our team, you will learn and exemplify the Gold Standards, such as our Employee Promise, Credo and our Service Values.

And our promise to you is that we offer the chance to be proud of the work you do and who you work with.

In joining The Ritz-Carlton, you join a portfolio of brands with Marriott International. Be where you can do your best work, begin your purpose, belong to an amazing global team, and become the best version of you.

Key Responsibilities

The primary duties involve encouraging guest participation in recreation activities, maintaining a fun atmosphere, providing facility information, and enforcing safety rules and regulations. This role also requires cleaning equipment, reporting incidents, processing payments, and ensuring high standards of guest service are met.

Requirements

Required qualifications include CPR and First Aid Certifications, along with any other certifications mandated by local or state agencies, though no prior related work or supervisory experience is necessary. A high school diploma or GED equivalent is preferred.

Key Skills

Guest InteractionActivity PromotionSchedulingSafety ProceduresEquipment MaintenanceCustomer ServiceCommunicationTeamworkPayment ProcessingComputer UsePhysical StaminaEmergency ResponseProfessional Appearance

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Ritz Kids Counselor at Marriott a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in General Medicine (Counseling) — ranked against 47 active General Medicine (Counseling) listings on WeekdayDoc.

General Medicine — Counselor Career Context

Of the 50 active General Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 28% have no call, 60% require no weekends.

General Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.0% vs. the prior quarter (through May 2026).

General Medicine by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.6 / 10 · top 25% in general medicine (counseling)ranked against 47 General Medicine (Counseling) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedGeneral Medicine median $70k (middle half $61k–$84k)297 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 56% remote · 28% no call · 60% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedUS counselor listings (all specialties): 13% state a sign-on bonus (median $3k) · 11% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Medicine listings75 in the last 30 days30 the 30 days before (+150%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
General Medicine pay trend+5.0% vs prior quarter—through May 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (47 General Medicine (Counseling) listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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