Summer Program Counselor [Pre-Teen Coordinator]

Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Description THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Summer Program Counselor [Pre-Teen Coordinator] Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $16.50 Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee pre – teen summer camp and enhance their development through recreational enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we to teach pre - teen’s ages 13 - 18 what it means to be a responsible citizen through service and experimental learning projects. Duties include but are not limited to: Working cooperatively with administration and camp staff, supervising pre-teens, planning and implementing activities, encouraging camper participation, maintaining facilities, keeping supply inventory, providing superior customer service, attending meetings, completing reports, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Essential duties and responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned . Work Delegation: • Planning and implementing camp activities (service learning projects, counselor in training activities and vendor support). • Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations. • Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment. • Demonstrate paramount human relation skills when addressing officials, administration, employees, parents, guests or visitors. • Promotion and compliance of organizational policies and procedures. • Identifies and meets camper needs daily. • Create camper schedule for pre-teen participants. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED. • One year of college education. • Has or is able to attain a valid CPR and First Aid certification. • One year experience working with teen services in an academic, social, recreation, after-school or summer program; or any equivalent of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. • Experience in the following: Facilitating Service learning projects, managing outdoor recreation activities, community outreach & engagement, and mentoring. • Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings. • Must pass a drug screening. Additional Information: • City of Atlanta required training June 1st– June 5th, 2026. • Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8th – July 24th, 2026; Vacation requests during this time will not be approved. • All summer staff must be actively involved with campers during swim times and wear a bathing suit (one-piece for females, swimming trunks with lining for males). Staff is not required to know how to swim or teach swim lessons. DPR2026

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