NEOGOV · 7 hours ago
Summer Day Camps - Counselors / Directors / Counselors in Training / Teen Camps
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry, Mid, Senior Level
$15.60/hr - $17.94/hr
0+ years expUnified Government of Athens-Clarke County is seeking seasonal staff for their Summer Day Camps. The role involves creating a positive and safe learning environment for campers, supervising activities, and ensuring camper safety during programs.
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Responsibilities
Attends training and orientation as required
Creates a positive, creative and supportive learning environment
Leads and conducts activities and programs with assigned campers
Completes accident and incident forms as required
Maintains and cares for equipment used during programs and activities
Maintains alertness to ensure camper safety
Performs other related duties as required
Oversees daily operations and supervision of participants/camp staff
Trains, supervises, and evaluates camp staff
Must be able to plan and create camp curriculum prior to start of camp
Interacts and provides communication with participants' parents/guardians
Plans and assigns daily activities
Ensures the creation of a positive, creative and supportive learning environment
Oversees volunteers and interns
Coordinates use of supplies and facilities
Conducts safety/operational inspections of camp related equipment (including vehicles used) and makes adjustments as needed
Handles discipline problems as required
Qualification
Required
Six months of experience working with children in a camp, daycare, or other recreational setting where child supervision was required; OR one full season of day camp experience, or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job
Must possess current first aid and CPR (valid through end of Camp Season) by start of camp
Some high school required
Must be age 14 or older prior to the start of summer camp when assigned to Counselor In Training (CIT)
Must be 18 years of age or older when assigned to Counselor position at Sandy Creek
Must be 21 years of age or older when assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position at Heard Park, Lay Park or Sandy Creek
Two full seasons recreational, day camp programming or curriculum planning and implementation required; or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job when assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position
Must possess a current valid driver's license when assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position
Previous experience with 13–15-year-old participants is required when assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position
Must possess a current valid driver's license when assigned to ACTIVE Teen Camp Counselor
Must possess a current valid driver's license when assigned to ACTIVE Teen Camp Director
Must be able to attend an Orientation if hired for a Summer position
Preferred
Ability to supervise campers ages 6-12 is preferred for camp positions
High school diploma or equivalent is preferred
One full season of day camp work experience or as a camp participant preferred when assigned to Counselor In Training (CIT)
Age 21 or over preferred when assigned to Camp Director position at Sandy Creek, Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo
Supervisory experience preferred when assigned to Camp Director position at Sandy Creek, Memorial Park and Bear Hollow Zoo
Supervisory experience preferred when assigned to Teen Camp Supervisor position at Heard Park, Lay Park or Sandy Creek
Supervisory experience preferred when assigned to ACTIVE Teen Camp Director
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$700MKey Investors
Warburg Pincus
2025-07-28Secondary Market· $700M
2025-07-28Acquired
2021-06-02Private Equity
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CEO
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