Summer Program Counselor [Prime Time Seniors]
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation
Summer Program Counselor [Prime Time Seniors] Posting Expires: Open
Until Filled Salary: $16.00 Purpose of Classification: The purpose
of this job is to oversee Prime Time Seniors and implement social,
educational and physical activities throughout the summer season.
For seven weeks, we work with Atlanta residents ages 55 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
campers, planning and implementing activities, encouraging camper
participation, maintaining facilities, keeping supply inventory,
providing superior customer service, attending meetings, completing
reports, instructing campers in emergency procedures, abiding by
organizational policy and procedures and performing other duties as
assigned. Responsibilities Work Delegation: • Collaborate with
staff for the benefit of all camp affiliates. • Group supervision
of campers in activities and daily camp operations. • Demonstrating
paramount human relation skills when dealing with officials,
administration, employees, guests, or visitors. • Promotion and
compliance of organizational policies and procedures. • Identifies
and meets camper needs daily. Planning and Organizing: • Planning
and implementing recreational, educational, and social enrichment
activities for campers. • Familiarizing yourself with camp lesson
plans and implementing lessons. • Attending program/staff meetings
designated by supervisor. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: •
High school diploma or GED required; • Admittance letter into a
post-secondary program OR some college attendance. • One-year
experience working with seniors or three (3) summers. • Must pass
background checks for criminal and child protective findings. •
Must pass a drug screening. 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. DPR2026
Keywords: City of Atlanta, Atlanta , Summer Program Counselor [Prime Time Seniors], Education / Teaching , Atlanta, Georgia
