2026 TEEN CAMP COUNSELOR
Position Details
Posting Ends
Continuous
Hours
Seasonal Employee
Location
TUCKER RECREATION CENTER
Category
Parks and Recreation
Position Summary
THE CITY OF TUCKER PARKS & RECREATION DEPARTMENT IS LOOKING FOR ENERGETIC, RESPONSIBLE, AND CREATIVE TEEN CAMP COUNSELORS TO LEAD OUR 2026 SUMMER SEASON!
Position Description
2026 TEEN CAMP COUNSELOR
AS A COUNSELOR, YOU AREN'T JUST A SUPERVISOR; YOU ARE A MEMORY-MAKER, A SAFETY-GUARDIAN, AND A MENTOR.
IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH TEENS AND LOVE THE VIBRANT ENERGY OF THE ATLANTA AREA, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.
YOUR MISSION (RESPONSIBILITIES)
YOUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ORIENT, MONITOR, AND LEAD CAMPERS THROUGH A SUMMER THEY’LL NEVER FORGET. YOU WILL:
• CREATE MAGIC: MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITATE LIFELONG ENJOYABLE MEMORIES.
• LEAD THE WAY: ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES WHILE ALSO SUPERVISING UN-STRUCTURED DOWNTIME.
• PRIORITIZE SAFETY: OVERSEE THE WELFARE OF CAMPERS, ENFORCE RULES, AND HANDLE EMERGENCIES (MEDICAL OR WEATHER) ACCORDING TO TRAINING.
• BE A BRIDGE: MAINTAIN CLEAR, PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS, STAFF, AND DIRECTORS.
• STAY SHARP: COMPLETE DAY-TO-DAY TASKS, MANAGE EQUIPMENT INVENTORY, AND KEEP OUR FACILITIES CLEAN AND WELCOMING.
WHO YOU ARE (QUALIFICATIONS)
• THE PRO: YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AND A GENUINE PASSION FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS.
• THE COMMUNICATOR: YOU POSSESS EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL SKILLS AND CAN WORK SEAMLESSLY IN A TEAM.
• THE ROLE MODEL: YOU MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, TAKE DIRECTION WELL, AND MODEL GREAT BEHAVIOR FOR OUR CAMPERS.
• THE PROBLEM SOLVER: YOU CAN MULTITASK, WORK INDEPENDENTLY, AND MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY.
• THE ADVENTURER: YOU ARE COMFORTABLE BEING ON YOUR FEET FOR 7-HOUR SHIFTS AND WORKING OUTDOORS IN OUR BEAUTIFUL PARKS.
LOGISTICS & REQUIREMENTS
• SEASON DATES: JUNE 1 – JULY 31.
• SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• TRAINING: MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS MAY 28–30 (EVENINGS THURSDAY/FRIDAY; ALL DAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY).
• TECHNICAL BITS: * MUST HAVE A VALID GEORGIA DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH A CLEAR MVR AND THE ABILITY TO DRIVE A 15-PASSENGER VAN.
O MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING.
O MUST HAVE (OR OBTAIN VIA CITY OF TUCKER TRAINING) VALID FIRST AID AND CPR/AED CERTIFICATIONS.
• BONUS POINTS: PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS OR DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF ATLANTA-AREA ATTRACTIONS!
READY TO LEAD THE PACK? APPLY TODAY AND HELP US MAKE SUMMER 2026 THE BEST ONE YET!
IF YOU HAVE A PASSION FOR WORKING WITH TEENS AND LOVE THE VIBRANT ENERGY OF THE ATLANTA AREA, WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU.
YOUR MISSION (RESPONSIBILITIES)
YOUR PRIMARY GOAL IS TO ORIENT, MONITOR, AND LEAD CAMPERS THROUGH A SUMMER THEY’LL NEVER FORGET. YOU WILL:
• CREATE MAGIC: MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ENVIRONMENT AND FACILITATE LIFELONG ENJOYABLE MEMORIES.
• LEAD THE WAY: ENGAGE IN STRUCTURED ACTIVITIES WHILE ALSO SUPERVISING UN-STRUCTURED DOWNTIME.
• PRIORITIZE SAFETY: OVERSEE THE WELFARE OF CAMPERS, ENFORCE RULES, AND HANDLE EMERGENCIES (MEDICAL OR WEATHER) ACCORDING TO TRAINING.
• BE A BRIDGE: MAINTAIN CLEAR, PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATION WITH PARENTS, STAFF, AND DIRECTORS.
• STAY SHARP: COMPLETE DAY-TO-DAY TASKS, MANAGE EQUIPMENT INVENTORY, AND KEEP OUR FACILITIES CLEAN AND WELCOMING.
WHO YOU ARE (QUALIFICATIONS)
• THE PRO: YOU HAVE EXPERIENCE AND A GENUINE PASSION FOR WORKING WITH CHILDREN AND TEENS.
• THE COMMUNICATOR: YOU POSSESS EXCELLENT WRITTEN AND VERBAL SKILLS AND CAN WORK SEAMLESSLY IN A TEAM.
• THE ROLE MODEL: YOU MAINTAIN A POSITIVE ATTITUDE, TAKE DIRECTION WELL, AND MODEL GREAT BEHAVIOR FOR OUR CAMPERS.
• THE PROBLEM SOLVER: YOU CAN MULTITASK, WORK INDEPENDENTLY, AND MANAGE YOUR TIME EFFECTIVELY.
• THE ADVENTURER: YOU ARE COMFORTABLE BEING ON YOUR FEET FOR 7-HOUR SHIFTS AND WORKING OUTDOORS IN OUR BEAUTIFUL PARKS.
LOGISTICS & REQUIREMENTS
• SEASON DATES: JUNE 1 – JULY 31.
• SCHEDULE: MONDAY – FRIDAY, 9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.
• TRAINING: MANDATORY TRAINING SESSIONS MAY 28–30 (EVENINGS THURSDAY/FRIDAY; ALL DAY SATURDAY/SUNDAY).
• TECHNICAL BITS: * MUST HAVE A VALID GEORGIA DRIVER’S LICENSE WITH A CLEAR MVR AND THE ABILITY TO DRIVE A 15-PASSENGER VAN.
O MUST PASS A BACKGROUND CHECK AND DRUG SCREENING.
O MUST HAVE (OR OBTAIN VIA CITY OF TUCKER TRAINING) VALID FIRST AID AND CPR/AED CERTIFICATIONS.
• BONUS POINTS: PHOTOGRAPHY SKILLS OR DEEP KNOWLEDGE OF ATLANTA-AREA ATTRACTIONS!
READY TO LEAD THE PACK? APPLY TODAY AND HELP US MAKE SUMMER 2026 THE BEST ONE YET!