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Recreation Activities Counselor

Counselor / TherapistFull-time

Compensation

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Posted 7mo ago

Job Description

Are you the kind of person who can multi-task faster than it takes someone else to complete one task? Good! Because at Ocean Lakes Family Campground, we’re not just checking people in — we’re launching vacations!

As our Recreation Office Rockstar, you’ll be the friendly face and go-to pro for all things fun:

  • Bike Boss – Manage and rent out bikes to families ready to cruise the campground.
  • POS Pro – Run our recreation office point-of-sale system like a champ.
  • Tee Time Coordinator – Book golf rounds at our sister location, Prestwick Country Club, and help guests tee up the perfect day.
  • Ticket Guru – Hook guests up with area attraction tickets and insider tips.
  • Tie-Dye Specialist – Assist with tie-dye sales and help guests bring home colorful vacation memories.

You’re not just working in at a desk— you’re at the center of the fun!

We’re Looking For Someone Who

  • Loves people
  • Can multitask without breaking a sweat
  • Is comfortable handling money and learning POS systems
  • Has great communication skills
  • Stays calm during peak summer energy
  • Brings positive vibes every shift

Bonus Points (If You)

  • Know your way around Myrtle Beach attractions
  • Can explain a tee time like a golf pro
  • Think tie-dye is a personality trait

Why You’ll Love It

  • Work where families come to make memories
  • Be part of a high-energy, supportive team
  • No two days are ever the same
  • You’ll literally help people have the best week of their year

If you’re organized, outgoing, dependable, and ready to help guests maximize their vacation fun — we want you in the Recreation Office!.

Key Responsibilities

This role involves managing recreation office tasks such as bike rentals, operating the point-of-sale system, coordinating golf tee times, and selling area attraction tickets. The counselor will also assist guests with tie-dye activities, serving as the central point for fun and guest services.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be someone who loves people, excels at multitasking under pressure, and is comfortable handling money and learning new POS systems. Strong communication skills and the ability to maintain a positive attitude during busy summer periods are essential.

Key Skills

Point-of-Sale SystemsMoney HandlingCustomer ServiceOrganizationDependabilityBike Rental ManagementTicket SalesCoordination

Recreation Therapy — Counselor Career Context

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

Counselor pay on WeekdayDoc is down 1.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).

Where are Counselor jobs?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · top 25% in counselingranked against 12,758 Counseling listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedCounselor median $75k (middle half $64k–$85k)299 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
Counselor pay trend−1.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (12,758 Counseling listings); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Recreation Activities Counselor at Ocean Lakes Service a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Counseling — ranked against 12,758 active Counseling listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.0this job 7.2
Better work-life than 80% of Counseling listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 12,758 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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