Job Description

THIS IS A SEASONAL POSITION

Parks & Recreation

Summer Program Counselor [Activity Leader – Soccer]

Posting Expires: Open Until Filled

Salary: $16.50

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. Duties include, but are not limited to, working cooperatively with administration and camp staff; supervising youth; planning and implementing soccer activities; encouraging camper participation; maintaining facilities and equipment; managing supply inventory; providing superior customer service; attending meetings; completing reports; instructing campers in emergency procedures; adhering to organizational policies and procedures; and performing other duties as assigned.

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:
• 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.

Planning and Organizing:
• Plan and implement educational, cultural, and social enrichment activities through soccer instruction.
• Develop camp lesson plans and effectively implement daily soccer sessions.

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 background check for criminal and child protective findings.
• Must pass a drug screening.

Other Qualifications:
• Dance – you can be a professional, a coach, an avid hobbyist or a college/graduate student with experiences in these areas: Jazz, ballet, modern, ballroom, hip-hop, etc.
• Choreographers, performers, instructors and dance 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.