Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions - Parks & Recreation

Job Descriptions 
Camp Directors, Inclusion Counselors, and Camp Counselors are responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp; including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, effective communicators with children and adults, and able to transition groups of children effectively. Camp staff must enforce rules and regulations; ensure attendance and camp records are completed; provide first aid as needed; maintain equipment and inventory; and report/manage discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents.

Job Descriptions 
These positions will be assigned to one of the following locations:

• Best Friend Park Gym
• Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
• George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
• Lilburn Activity Building
• Mountain Park Activity Building or Depot Building
• Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
• Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
• Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
• Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center

Specific responsibilities and minimum requirements for each position are listed below.
 
Please note that there will be several days of MANDATORY training required of staff during the month of May 2025. These dates will be shared at time of interview.
 
Hourly rate
Salary will be dependent on education and experience.

Essential Duties:
Camp Directors:

• Communicating all issues and concerns with Program Supervisor 
• Developing and implementing lesson plans 
• Leading children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities 
• Monitoring camp staff attendance and work hours and completing and submitting time sheets
• Orienting, monitoring, and leading children in various activities 
• Participating in staff and program evaluation 
• Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers 
• Supervising camp staff, interaction with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports

Inclusion Counselors:

• Communicating all issues and concerns to the Program Supervisor
• Interacting with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports 
• Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities 
• Maintaining confidentiality of parents, children, and staff 
• Maintaining equipment and inventory 
• Orienting, monitoring and leading children in various activities 
• Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers 
• Working directly with campers who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities

Camp Counselors:

• Communicating all issues with the Camp Director and Program Supervisor
• Helping to develop and implement lesson plans
• Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
• Leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
• Maintaining equipment and inventory 

Minimum Qualifications
Camp Counselors:

• Must be at least 16 years old
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with children and adults
• Ability to transition groups of children effectively

Camp Inclusion Counselors:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs, or college coursework in special education or related fields
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with children and adults
• Ability to transition groups of children effectively

Camp Directors:

• Must be at least 18 years old
• Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license 
• CPR and First Aid certification is required before the first day of camp
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children
• College level course work in recreation, health and wellness, elementary/secondary education, or a similar field of study is required
• Must have supervisory experience
• Experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs specifically behaviorally challenged populations preferred
• Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred
• Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
• Effective communicator with children and adults;
• Ability to transition groups of children effectively

Physical Requirements
The work involves direct involvement with day camp participants which typically requires bending, crouching, stooping, standing for long periods, considerable walking, and may require intermittent lifting of objects of a minimum of 25 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.

Salary : $16 - $17