After School Counselor in Atlanta, Georgia at Wieuca Road Baptist Church (Camp Wieuca)

Camp Wieuca is a ministry branch of Wieuca Road Baptist Church. Our purpose is to provide children with an engaging and nurturing Christian environment. We strive to show our campers a Christ-like example through growing relationships and fun, meaningful experiences.

We are currently hiring After School Counselors for the 2025-2026 school year. This position will report to the Camp Director and is typically a college aged student that may be looking for a fun, rewarding after school job!

Pay Rate: ‎Starting pay is $17.00 per hour and can be increased based on experience.

Work Hours: Standard afternoon hours are 2:00 – 6:00 p.m., Monday – Friday.

- You can apply to work all 5 days a week or can apply to work certain days depending on your class schedule.
- This year, we will operate starting on August 4, 2025, and will be closed on all major school holidays.

Main Responsibilities:

• Develop activities for campers; supervise and participate during activities
• Lead prepared Bible lessons enthusiastically
• Supervise and help children complete homework assignments
• Provide structure and direction for campers, making sure campers are safe, secure and having fun
• Have strong group management skills and understand age appropriate discipline methods
• Be familiar with many game ideas and possess an energetic approach to the job
• Have little or no need for direct supervision from head staff
• Be highly mature, adaptable, diplomatic, and caring
• Remain calm and non-anxious, even in the midst of stressful situations
• Have an ability to learn and be able to follow instructions from head staff
• Keep the facility clean and organized every day

What skills and experience you should have:

• As a faith-centered environment, we hope that you will have a growing personal relationship with Jesus Christ
• Prior related childcare experience preferred
• Discretionary judgment and maturity accompanied by effective problem analysis and resolution skills in a loving and nurturing manner
• A team player with the ability to cultivate a team spirit within the camp staff
• CPR/First Aid certification & knowledge of first aid a plus
• Must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, sit for periods and move with the kids