Work. Learn. Grow. Build a Career!

"I attribute my success in the field of youth development to the thorough, all-encompassing training I received at Decatur Recreation Department. After 12 years in the field I can honestly say they gave me the tools, the skills, and the hands-on experiences to launch a successful career."
-- Claire Guitton, Executive Director, Brookhaven Boys and Girls Club, Atlanta, GA

"My tenure as a director of summer day camps and soccer camps in the City of Decatur added to the value of my resumé for my teaching career and has allowed me to expand my soccer camps throughout the southeastern United States."
-- Alex Horton, High school teacher and licensed soccer coach, Lilburn, GA

Build Your Resumé on Solid Experience
Are you a recent graduate? Still in school? You can get practical experience in your field with one of the most respected recreation programs in the Southeast - Decatur Recreation Department. Join an enthusiastic team committed to delivering quality programs. Develop your career skills in a diverse, unified community. Gain the experience of planning and implementing a wide range of activities from start to finish. Work with others who want to make a difference. Our award-winning program offers:

• Competitive salaries
• CPR and First Aid training
• Recreation and community services experience
• Youth sports emphasizing participation over competition
• Interaction with public schools
• Collaboration with social service agencies
• Conferences and training relevant to your field
• DHR-approved training for school-age care

We're Looking for the Best.
We need enthusiastic college students or graduates majoring in education, recreation, physical education or related fields to lead our programs. If you:

• Enjoy working with people, particularly children
• Know how to have fun while working hard
• Want to develop strong skills
• Think "safety first
• Think creatively
• Want to add a "hands on approach to your education/career
• Can make a seasonal commitment to our programs

Decatur Recreation Department needs you!

Choose Your Area!
Positions are available in the following areas:

Children and Youth Services
Contact: Claire Miller

• Part-time site directors and counselors for elementary and middle school after-school programs
• Seasonal site directors and counselors for summer camp programs
• Instructors for enrichment programs
• Drivers

Athletics Part-time
Contact: Greg White

• Program leaders for youth and adult sports
• Officials, scorekeepers, field preparation and maintenance personnel
• Cheerleading instructors
• Mini-sports instructors
• Volunteer coaches for baseball, soccer, and basketball.

Recreation Services
Contact: Greg White

• Part-time program leaders for operations at two centers
• Instructors for pre-K sports programs
• Instructors for youth and adult classes
• Attendants for facility rentals

Tennis/Aquatic Services
Contact: Greg White

• Part-time program leaders
• Tennis instructors
• Seasonal aquatics director
• Seasonal swim instructors

Want to know more?
Contact Decatur Recreation Department: call 404-377-0494 for an information packet.

Current job openings are listed in the Personnel section of this website.