Summer Camp Counselor

Position Type: Temporary / Seasonal (Summer 2026)

• Schedule: Monday–Friday (with scheduled off days based on enrollment)

Hours: 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM Pay Rate: $18–$20 per hour (based on experience) Minimum Requirement: High school diploma or GED

The Role Joy Summer Camp Counselors support the daily experience of scholars by leading enrichment activities, supporting academic classrooms, and helping create a joyful, safe, and well-supervised summer environment. This role is ideal for energetic, dependable, and youth-centered team members who enjoy working with children and contributing to a positive school culture.

Camp Counselors are not responsible for delivering core academic instruction, but they play a critical role in scholar supervision, engagement, and enrichment.

Key Responsibilities:

Enrichment & Activities

• Lead 60-minute enrichment lessons and activities (e.g., arts, movement, games, STEM, team-building)
• Prepare simple materials and activities in advance
• Ensure activities are engaging, structured, and age-appropriate

Classroom & Academic Support

• Support summer school teachers during academic learning blocks
• Work with small groups or individual scholars as directed
• Help distribute materials and maintain organized learning spaces

Supervision & Safety Supervise scholars during transitions, lunch, recess, and dismissal Chaperone field trips and off-campus activities

• Maintain active supervision at all times

Culture & Relationships

• Build positive relationships with scholars

Reinforce expectations and school rules Model kindness, patience, and professionalism

Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required

Experience working with children preferred (camp, childcare, tutoring, babysitting, youth programs, etc.):

Reliable, punctual, and responsible Positive attitude and willingness to learn Able to follow directions and collaborate with teachers and staff

What Success Looks Like Scholars feel safe, supported, and engaged Enrichment blocks run smoothly and joyfully Teachers feel supported during instructional time Counselors show up on time, prepared, and professional

Commitment Expectations Must be available Monday–Friday for full program hours Must attend required training and orientation Must pass background check

Location Atlanta, Georgia Employment Type Temporary/Seasonal

Compensation:

$18 - $20 per hour