Summer Program Counselor Activity Leader – Athletics

Summer Program Counselor [Activity Leader – Athletics]

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $16.50

Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth and enhance their development through Athletic enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 – 18 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness through an activity‑based curriculum.

• Develop, plan and implement camp activities with an Athletic Focus (Basketball, Kickball, Cornhole, Baseball, Dodgeball, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, etc.)
• Create impromptu and innovative lesson plans, curriculum and strategies
• Supervise campers in activities and daily camp operations
• Collaborate with staff to establish and maintain a supportive and structured environment
• Demonstrate strong human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests or visitors
• Promote and comply with organizational policies and procedures
• Identify and meet camper needs daily
• Plan and implement educational, cultural and social enrichment activities for campers
• Develop camp lesson plans and implement lessons

• High School Diploma or GED
• One year of college education
• Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5 G.P.A.
• Valid CPR and First Aid certification
• Pass background check for criminal and child protective findings
• Pass a drug screening
• Athletics background (professional, coach, avid hobbyist or college/graduate student with experience in Basketball, Kickball, Cornhole, Baseball, Dodgeball, Tennis, Football, Volleyball, Soccer, Track & Field, etc.)
• Coaching, athletic major/minors with a strong interest in hands‑on learning

• 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