Summer Camp Counselor - Recreation

Overview

Salary: $14.00 Hourly

Location: Cumming, GA

Job Type: Seasonal

Job Number: 03482

Department: Parks & Recreation-Programs

Opening Date: 01/22/2026

Closing Date: 2/22/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Initial

Description:

Position description and duties are provided below.

• Ensures that all rules are followed by camp participants.
• Oversees, directs and organizes camp participants.
• Prepares facilities and equipment for camp activities.
• Learns and implements positive behavior-management techniques.
• Maintains clear and positive communication with supervisor, co-workers, parents and camp participants.
• Attends weekly field trips.
• Assists in planning, implementing and evaluating camp activities.
• Administers First Aid and reports injuries/accidents/illnesses to Summer Camp Director.
• Acts as a role model to camp participants and other staff.
• Maintains and stores camp equipment and supplies.

• This classification is designated as a safety sensitive position which is subject to random drug and alcohol testing and any other drug testing methods as stated in policies adopted by Forsyth County concerning drug and alcohol.
• Performs general/clerical tasks, which may include answering telephone calls, making copies, sending/receiving faxes, filing documentation, processing incoming/outgoing mail, distributing documentation, or posting information at parks.
• Performs light maintenance/housekeeping tasks associated with maintaining event sites or work areas, which may include sweeping/mopping floors, cleaning tables/counters, cleaning kitchen sinks/refrigerators, picking up trash, setting up tables/chairs.
• Provides assistance to other employees or departments as needed.

• Performs other related duties as required.
• Must be 16 years or older. Previous experience working or volunteering with youth is preferred. Must possess organizational skills; be enthusiastic, adaptable, dependable and responsible. Must be able to work outdoors and participate in active games and programming.
• Seasonal employees are not eligible for benefits.

01) Are you 16 years of age or older?

• Yes
• No

02) What location would you prefer to work at?

• Coal Mtn Park
• Fowler Park
• Sawnee Mtn Park
• Old Atlanta Park

Employer: Forsyth County

Address: 110 East Main Street, Suite 230, Cumming, Georgia, 30040

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