Career From Here Hiring Event - Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions / Recreation
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Career From Here Hiring Event - Part-time Seasonal Summer Camp Positions / Recreation
Salary
$16.80 - $21.80 Hourly
Location
Gwinnett County, GA
Job Type
Part-Time
Job Number
26-03566
Department
Parks and Recreation
Opening Date
01/12/2026
Closing Date
3/16/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Description
Benefits
Questions
Class Summary
Please register for the 2026 Career From Here Job Fair by clicking here to ensure a swift check-in upon arrival.
Walk-ins are welcomed.
Tuesday, February 3, 2026 | 9:00am - 3:00pm
Gas South Convention Center
6400 Sugarloaf Parkway
Duluth, GA 30097
Please park in Parking Deck 1. The entrance to the Convention Center is on level P3.
Hiring Salary Range:
(based on experience)
Camp Directors: $19.80 - $21.80/hour
Inclusion Counselors: $17.80 - $19.80/hour
Camp Counselors: $16.80 - $17.80/hour
Job Descriptions
Camp Directors, Inclusion Counselors, and Camp Counselors are responsible for orienting, monitoring, and leading children through the day-to-day operations of summer camp, including the setup and cleanup of equipment and supplies for camp activities. Candidates must be comfortable working outdoors, be effective communicators with children and adults, and possess the ability to transition groups of children effectively. Camp staff are required to enforce rules and regulations, ensure attendance and camp records are completed, provide first aid as needed, maintain equipment and inventory, and report/manage discipline problems, accidents, and other incidents.
Specific responsibilities and minimum requirements for each position are listed below.
Please note that there will be several days of MANDATORY training required of staff during the month of May 2026. These dates will be shared at time of interview.
Essential Duties:
Minimum Requirements for all positions:
CPR and First Aid certification is required prior to the first day of camp
Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children is preferred
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Effective communicator with children and adults
Ability to transition groups of children effectively
Other Job Requirements/Information (for all positions):
This job requires fingerprinting: Candidates must undergo a comprehensive background check and obtain a satisfactory determination from the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL).
Camp Directors will be responsible for:
Communicating all issues with the Camp Director and Program Supervisor
Developing and implementing lesson plans
Leading children and counselors through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
Monitoring camp staff work hours and completing and submitting time sheets. Monitors attendance
Orienting, monitoring and leading children in various activities
Participating in staff and program evaluation
Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
Supervising camp staff, interaction with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports
Inclusion Counselors will be responsible for:
Communicating all issues and concerns to Program Supervisor
Interacting with parents and paperwork completion, including weekly reports
Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
Maintaining confidentiality of parents, children, and staff
Maintaining equipment and inventory
Orienting, monitoring and leading children in various activities
Supervising and leading various activities, games, and crafts for campers
Working directly with campers who have physical and/or cognitive disabilities
Camp Counselors will be responsible for:
Communicating all issues with Camp Director and Program Supervisor
Helping to develop and implement lesson plans
Leading children through the day-to-day operation of camp, including set up and clean-up of equipment and supplies for camp activities
Leading various activities, games and crafts for campers
Maintaining equipment and inventory
Hourly rate:
The Grade for this position is 97. Pay rate will be dependent on education and experience.
Minimum Qualifications for Camp Directors, in addition to minimum requirements for all:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess valid Georgia Driver's License
College level course work in recreation, health and wellness, elementary/secondary education or similar field of study is required
Must have supervisory experience
Experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs specifically behaviorally challenged populations preferred
Minimum Requirements for Inclusion Counselors, in addition to minimum requirements for all:
Must be at least 18 years old
Must possess a valid Georgia driver's license
Previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs is preferred, or college course work in special education or related field
Ability to determine accommodations and communicate adjustments with other camp staff
Minimum Requirements for Camp Counselors, in addition to minimum requirements for all:
Must be at least 16 years old
Physical Requirements:
The work involves direct involvement with day camp participants, which typically requires bending, crouching, stooping, standing for long periods of time, considerable walking, and may require intermittent lifting of objects of a minimum of 25 pounds. The work is performed indoors and outdoors in all kinds of weather.
The Department of Community Services provides high-quality recreational, educational, human services and other amenities in partnership with the Gwinnett community. It envisions a diverse, vibrant, and safe Gwinnett where residents are healthy and successful and seeks to partner with others to enhance the quality of life of families and individuals residing in Gwinnett County. The department provides programming at multiple locations across Gwinnett. For more information about this department, please click here (https://www.gwinnettcounty.com/departments/parksandrecreation) .
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities may be requested. If you need an accommodation during the application, interview, or testing process, contact Human Resources at 770.822.7915 or HREmployeeRelations@GwinnettCounty.com. This email is only for accommodation requests; for questions related to job postings, use jobs@gwinnettcounty.com.
Part-time positions are only offered medical benefits if they work over an average of 29 hours a week for at least a year.
01
How many years of experience do you have working in a day camp setting or teaching children experience?
none
less than 1 year
1 year to less than 2 years
2 years to less than 3 years
3 years to less than 4 years
4 years to less than 5 years
5 years to less than 6 years
6 years to less than 7 years
7 years to less than 8 years
8 years to less than 9 years
9 years to less than 10 years
10 or more years
02
Which positions are you applying for?
Camp Director
Inclusion Counselor
Camp Counselor
03
Are you available to work the entire summer season (Depending on the site, the camp season may run from May 26 through July 31) including several mandatory training dates in May? You will be asked about additional required training dates during your interview and notified of the camp season dates for your specific site.
Yes
No
04
The Georgia Department of Labor laws regarding minors under the age of 16 require reduced work hours for these individuals. Are you under the age of 16?
Yes
No
05
Do you have a CPR certification?
Yes
No
06
Do you have a First Aid certification?
Yes
No
07
Describe any experience you have working in a day camp or similar, educational setting. If none, @type N/A.
08
Describe any supervisory experience you may have. If none, @type N/A.
09
Describe any previous experience working or teaching children with special needs, or college course work in special education or a related field. If none, @type N/A.
10
Do you have experience setting up and breaking down tables and chairs?
Yes
No
11
Camp Directors ONLY: Do you have college level course work in recreation, health and wellness, elementary/secondary education or similar field of study?
Yes
No
12
Camp Directors ONLY: Do you have experience or formal education of techniques employed in working with special needs, specifically behaviorally challenged populations?
Yes
No
13
Inclusion Counselors ONLY: Do you have any previous experience working in a day camp setting or teaching children with special needs, or college course work in special education or related field?
Yes
No
14
Please indicate your location preferences below. Preference indication is not a guarantee of placement at the desired facilities. You may select more than one site.
No location preference
Best Friend Park Gym
Bogan Park Community Recreation Center
George Pierce Park Community Recreation Center
Lilburn Activity Building
Lucky Shoals Park Community Recreation Center
Mountain Park Activity Building
Mountain Park Depot Building
Pinckneyville Park Community Recreation Center
Rhodes Jordan Park Community Recreation Center
Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
15
If you chose multiple locations, please indicate your top 3 choices by order of preference. Example: 1. Lilburn Activity Building 2. Best Friend Park Gym 3. Shorty Howell Park Activity Building
Required Question
Employer
Gwinnett County
Address
75 Langley Drive Lawrenceville, Georgia, 30046
Phone
770.822.7915 770.822.7923
Website
http://www.gwinnettcountyjobs.com
