Summer Program Counselor Activity Leader – Soccer

Summer Program Counselor [Activity Leader – Soccer]

Parks & Recreation

Salary: $16.50

Job Description

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION. Posting expires: open until filled.

Purpose of Classification:
The purpose of this position is to oversee summer camp youth and enhance their development through Soccer enrichment activities. For seven weeks, staff work with youth to promote social, cultural, and historical awareness through an activity‑based athletic curriculum.

• Develop, plan, and implement soccer‑focused camp activities, including drills, skills training, small‑sided games, and team‑building exercises.
• Create innovative and adaptable lesson plans and strategies that accommodate varying skill levels.
• Provide group supervision of campers during soccer activities and daily camp operations.
• Collaborate with camp staff to establish and maintain a safe, structured, and supportive environment.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills when interacting with officials, administrators, staff, parents, and visitors.
• Promote and enforce organizational policies and procedures.
• Identify and address camper needs on a daily basis.
• Plan and implement educational, cultural, and social enrichment activities through soccer instruction.
• Develop camp lesson plans and effectively implement daily soccer sessions.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year of college education.
• Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 GPA.
• Has or is able to attain a valid CPR and First Aid certification.
• Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Must pass a drug screening.

• 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.