Summer Program Counselor Lake Allatoona

Summer Program Counselor [Lake Allatoona]

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Parks & Recreation

Salary: $16.00 per hour

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Purpose of Classification: This is a seasonal position, assisting in the supervision of 8-10 campers at the Lake Allatoona Camp Site for the Camp Best Friends Program. Counselors will maintain direct communication with the Camp Director & Outdoor Program Coordinator and are responsible for safety and supervision of their groups. This position will live onsite Monday night through Friday morning. Room and board is provided.

Responsibilities

• Supervision of 8-10 campers between the ages of 8-12 years old
• Ensure campers are meeting their schedule including:
  Wake up, meals, activities, and bed times.
• Ensure safe participation in recreational activities such as kayaking, fishing, orienteering, hiking, swimming, teambuilding, nature walks, wildlife education, and other outdoor sports and activities.
• Ensure all campers are meeting standards for clean-up after meals, activities and sleep.
• Assist Camp Director, Outdoor Program Coordinator, Lead Instructor, and all co-workers in technical duties related to program implementation.
• Ensure all registered patrons are picked up and dropped off at assigned locations and signed out to the proper parents at the beginning and end of camping week.
• Assist with breakfast and luggage organization at pick up site (Mondays)
• Assist with camp operations at drop off site (Fridays)
• Assist in gathering documents, equipment, and transportation related to program.
• Provide safety and preparation instructions to participants before engaging in activity.
• Provide reports as needed on evaluations, performance, and recommendations.
• Maintain current certifications as related to program.
• Maintain and keep all equipment organized.
• Maintain supply inventory and report needed to Camp Director and Outdoor Program Coordinator.
• Maintain reports and forms pertinent to your group – health, injury, and infraction.
• Communicate professionally with parents, staff, and participants.
• Some custodial and dining hall cleaning duties

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of previous experience leading outdoor program activities.
• Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Must pass a drug screening.
• Current CPR/First Aid or Wilderness First Aid or First Responder. (Preferred)
• Completion of or working toward a degree in parks, recreation, outdoor leadership, biology, or other related areas. (Preferred)
• Experience working with youth in a camp and/or school setting. (Preferred)
• Knowledge of and experience with tree, plant, and wildlife identification. (Preferred)

Additional Information

• City of Atlanta required training June 1st– June 5th, 2026.
• Allatoona Campground specific site training and Outdoor Activity Training.
• Summer staff will be required to work a 10 - 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 in the lake 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.