Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Counselor]

Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 2, 2026

Job Description:

Description THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION Parks & Recreation Summer Program Counselor [Therapeutics Counselor] Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $17.00 Purpose of Classification : The purpose of this job is to oversee summer camp youth 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 enrichment activities. We serve youth ages 6 – 18 for seven weeks by implementing integrate reading, conflict resolution, and social action in an activity-based curriculum to promote social, cultural and historical awareness. 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 and responsibilities: The following duties are normal for this job. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required or assigned. Work Delegation: Serves as group counselor during activity periods, assist in the monitoring and feeding during breakfast and lunch periods, and transfers groups from one station to the next. Group supervision of campers in activities and daily camp operations. Utilizing superior human relation skills when dealing with officials, administration, employees, parents, guests, or visitors. Attend all scheduled meetings, keeps records of daily attendance. Assist campers with restroom breaks and changing assistance as needed daily. Identifies and meets camper needs daily. Planning and Organizing: Plans and implements educational, recreational and social enrichment activities for campers. Familiarizes with camp lesson plans and implements adapted educational and recreational activities. Attends program meetings designated by supervisor. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications: Minimum age for hire is 19 years old. High school diploma or GED; equivalent professional experience may be considered for substitution on an exception basis. Must be an education professional with experience in Physical or Special Education or Adapted Recreation OR a college student majoring in Physical Education or Adapted Recreation. One-year experience working with youth with special needs or three (3) summers. Must pass background check for criminal and child protective findings. Must pass a drug screening. Additional Information: City of Atlanta required training June 1st – June 5 th , 2026. Summer staff will be required to work an 8-hour shift Monday – Friday from June 8 th – July 24 th , 2026; hours are 7:30 am – 6:00 pm; 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

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