Seasonal Camp Counselor
Seasonal Camp Counselors and Camp Coordinators - Recreation Camp
Position Information
Cobb County PARKS has summertime Camp Counselor and Camp Coordinator positions available. These positions work in various capacities throughout the Cobb County PARKS System. We are looking to fill the following positions.
Please apply online. No paper applications will be accepted.
The first date of employment will begin on 05/11/26 and continue throughout the upcoming weeks.
- Camp Counselor: $17.00 per hour
- Camp Coordinator: $ 18.00 per hour
For more information please call one of the following locations:
Ward Recreation Center
(770) 528-8885
Tara Vroman
tara.vroman@cobbcounty.org
Fullers Recreation Center
(770) 509-2737
Tiffani Ephrom
tiffani.ephrom@cobbcounty.org
Ron Anderson Recreation Center
(770) 439-3611
Lionel Garrett
lionel.garrett@cobbcounty.org
Fair Oaks Recreation Center
(770) 528-4053
Tauree Curry
Milford Recreation Center
(770) 514-6543
Broddrick Archie
broddrick.archie@cobbcounty.org
Windy Hill Community Center (Therapeutics)
(770) 528-2679
Debbie Parrish
debra.parrish@cobbcounty.org
MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR THE DURATION OF SUMMER CAMP. NO TIME-OFF REQUESTS ACCEPTED.
Essential Functions
Camp Counselor Under the supervision of the Camp Director and the full-time Center Staff, the Camp Counselor is responsible for:
- Program Planning and implementation of the recreational day camp program (Field Trips, Pool Activities and Special Events where applicable).
- Adhering to all guidelines outlined in the Day Camp Policy and Procedures Manual.
- Organize and maintain all camp equipment, supplies and camp areas.
- Contacting campers prior to each camp session.**
- Preparing and distributing camp activities calendar and summary.
- Documenting and reporting all accidents, injuries, incidents, complaints, and problems to Camp Director.
- Responsible for the direct supervision of campers enrolled in the program. Assist in ensuring that all health and safety precautions are met, as well as complying with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
**If assigned to Windy Hill, these duties will be excluded from the position’s responsibilities
Camp Coordinator Under supervision of full-time staff, the Camp Coordinator will:
- Assist in the planning and implementation of the recreational day camp programs at the site.
- Is responsible for assisting in the preparation of counselor schedules.**
- Prepares and maintains staff and campers records and files.**
- Administers medications to campers as directed on authorization forms.**
- Acts as liaison between camp counselors and site staff, camp and parents, and site camp programs.
- Assists in ensuring health and safety precaution are met, and that staff is complying with the Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assist camp staff in the maintenance of equipment, supplies, and camp areas.
- Assist Camp Counselors in preparing daily plans and calendar.
- Create and distribute handouts for parents.
- Assist Camp Counselors in coordinating, planning, and implementing weekly activities, special events, and the scheduling of guest speakers.
- Responsible for adhering to all guidelines as outlined in the Day Camp Policy and Procedure Manual.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
**If assigned to Windy Hill, these duties will be excluded from the position’s responsibilities
Minimum Qualifications
All applicants must be able to submit proof of your legal right to work in the United States.
Camp Counselors
- Must be 16 years of age or older.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Camp Coordinator
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass a criminal background check.
Physical Abilities
Tasks require the ability to exert heavy physical effort in heavy work, with greater emphasis on climbing and balancing, but typically also involving some combination of stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-50 pounds); may occasionally involve heavier objects and materials (up to 100 pounds).
Sensory Requirements
Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally.
Environmental Factors
Performance of essential functions may require exposure to adverse environmental conditions, such as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, fumes, smoke, temperature and noise extremes, hazardous materials, unsafe structures, confined spaces, machinery, or electric currents.
EEO Statement
Cobb County Government is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or any other legally protected status.