Summer Camp Counselor I [Therapeutics Activity Leader – Arts & Crafts]
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026
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Job Description:
Description THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation
Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Activity Leader] Posting
Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $17.50 Purpose of
Classification: The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp
youth, under direction of facility manager; managing camp program
operations, administration, facilities, and recreational programs
for campers with mild to moderate disabilities including but not
limited to Physical, Emotional, Down syndrome, Cerebral Palsy,
Autism, Attention Deficits and Learning Disabilities in an attempt
to enhance their development through through Arts & Crafts
enrichment activities. For seven weeks, we work with youth ages 5 –
18 to promote social, cultural and historical awareness an
activity-based curriculum. Duties include but are not limited to:
working cooperatively with administration and camp staff,
supervising youth, planning and implementing activities, promoting
camper participation, maintaining facilities and supplies,
providing superior customer service, attending meetings,
instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by
organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as
required Responsibilities Essential Duties & Responsibilities These
are typical responsibilities for this position and should not be
construed as exclusive or all inclusive. May perform other duties
as assigned. Work Delegation: • Developing, planning and
implementing camp activities with an Arts & Crafts Focus (Drawing,
Tapestry art, Painting, Weaving, Felt-Making, Woodcraft, Animation,
Papercraft, Jewelry, etc.) • Ability to create impromptu and
innovative lesson plans, creating curriculum and strategies • 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 dealing with officials, administration, employees,
parents, guests or visitors. • Promotion and compliance of
organizational policies and procedures. • Identifies and meets
camper needs daily. Planning and Organizing: • Plans and implements
educational, cultural and social enrichment activities for campers.
• Develop camp lesson plans and implement lessons. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications: • High School Diploma or GED. • One year of
college education. • Maintain or have graduated with at least a 2.5
G.P.A. • Has or is able to attain a valid CPR and First Aid
certification. • Must pass a background check for criminal and
child protective findings. • Must pass a drug screening. Other
Qualifications: • Arts & Crafts – you can be a professional, an
avid hobbyist or a college/graduate student with experiences in
these areas: Drawing, Tapestry art, Painting, Weaving, Felt-Making,
Woodcraft, Animation, Papercraft, Jewelry, etc. • Education, Arts
major/minors with a strong interest in hands-on learning.
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.
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Athens , Summer Camp Counselor I [Therapeutics Activity Leader – Arts & Crafts], Education / Teaching , Atlanta, Georgia
