Summer Program Counselor - Play Mobile/Fun Expert
Company: City of Atlanta
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Description Parks & Recreation Summer Program Counselor - Play
Mobile Posting Expires: Open Until Filled Salary: $16.00/hourly A
visit from a Play Mobile highlights any event, especially when a
group might not have access to a Park or Recreational Facility
nearby. Mobile Recreation travels throughout City of Atlanta
providing equipment and instructional activities for community
events, which include arts and crafts, sports and fitness
activities, health fairs and summer camp celebrations. The Play
Mobile enhances Parks sponsored events as well like summer
festivals, Popsicles in the Park, Movies in the Parks and council
member events, (example: Egg hunts, backpack giveaways, non
campaigning events). Become a fun expert! Major Responsibilities:
Organize free and innovative activities in parks and playgrounds
for children and their families. Activities run the gamut including
sports fitness and outdoor adventure, games, arts and crafts and
special events. Engage the community by organizing recreational
programming and special events. Distribute, collect and perform
minor repair and adjustment to athletic equipment and play
materials, including demonstration of the application or use of the
materials supplied. Inspect play areas and report evidence of
unsafe or hazardous conditions. Cordon off or remove hazardous
equipment. Ensure proper health and safety standards of playground
by removing broken glass, litter or other hazardous materials.
Uphold discipline and prevent disturbances with the recreational
area. Ensure the vehicle is neat and organized. Track and maintain
inventory or equipment. Maintain accurate records. Qualifications
Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED. Two summer season or 6
months of experience as instructor, counselor or coach in an
organized recreation program OR Completion of 30 credits towards a
degree from an accredited college; OR Satisfactory equivalent of
education and experience as described above “1”. Valid Georgia
Driver’s License Preferred Skills/Qualifications: Experience
working with children. Available to work a flexible schedule
including nights and weekends.
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