Summer Camp Counselors – YELLS Youth Center and 21st Century Community Learning Center

Summer Camp Counselor – YELLS Youth Center and 21st Century Community Learning Center 

The mission of Youth Empowerment through Learning, Leading, and Serving, Inc. (YELLS) is to empower youth to rise as active, healthy, and productive servant leaders within their community.  We provide a safe haven for youth in the students’ own Franklin Gateway neighborhood, while empowering them with the skills, resources, and character they need to serve as effective leaders and members of their community. 

The role of the Summer Camp Counselor is to directly support the implementation of the YELLS Summer of Success Program by working with a team to plan and facilitate a dynamic summer experience for elementary school-aged youth.  The Summer Camp Counselor will lead various activities that promote positive personal development, academic success, healthy and safe lifestyles, and community involvement for youth.  The Summer Camp Counselor will plan and facilitate leadership workshops, recreational activities, STEAM and literacy lessons, and character-building enrichment activities. 

Essential Duties and Functions 

• Work under the supervision of the Lead Teacher / Program Coordinator and assist in daily operations 
• Plan, lead, and facilitate active and highly engaging educational, recreational, leadership, character-building, and enrichment activities for youth (rising grades 1-5) 
• Ensure youth have FUN while growing as young, caring leaders 
• Lead book clubs, STEAM lessons, enrichment clubs, and “camp” team-building activities 
• Design and implement service-learning activities that empower youth to direct and enact service and community-building initiatives  
• Mobilize youth and parents in community-building initiatives 
• Develop a rapport with students & create a welcoming environment, while providing a positive example for youth 
• Set up and prepare program areas and ensure activities run smoothly 
• Supervise children attending the program, and promote safety and respect amongst all participants while maintaining order and discipline; Manage behavior and enforce all rules, guidelines, and safety procedures 
• Maintain a clean environment and leave the area in an orderly fashion upon departure 
• Assist with recruitment of youth participants and outreach to the community 
• Participate as part of a team to run quality programs by helping out where needed or instructed 
• Uphold all health and safety protocols  

Qualifications 

• Enthusiastic, dynamic personality that inspires and motivates children 
• Effective behavior management skills 
• Ability to work in a non-judgmental, culturally sensitive, and empowering manner with children from diverse backgrounds 
• Degree or coursework in Education, Social Work, or related field  
• At least 1 years’ experience working with children and positive youth development program facilitation 
• Ability to multi-task, work under stress, and handle stressful situations; Ability to be self-directed 
• Bilingual – fluent in both English and Spanish, a plus 
• COVID-19 vaccination required, or willingness to get vaccinated, due to interaction with youth 

Hours: Part-time, 30-40 hours each week between the hours of 8:00 am – 5:30 pm (various shifts available), Monday through Friday (June 13 – July 22 + training week of June 6-10) 

Compensation: $15-$20/hour, based on qualifications 

Location:  Marietta, Georgia (30067)  

Apply Now:  Interviews are currently in progress.  To apply, please send resume and cover letter promptly to Laura Keefe, YELLS Executive Director, at jobs@YELLSinc.org.  For more info about YELLS, visit www.YELLSinc.org.  

We will hire 3-5 Summer Camp Counselors, so please spread the word!