Aviation Summer Youth Program Captain

City of Atlanta•Atlanta, GA

14h•$25•Onsite

About The Position

Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is committed to empowering the next generation through meaningful leadership opportunities. The ATL Summer Youth Employment Program (ATL SYEP26) provides high school students with hands-on exposure to airport operations, workforce development, and career readiness. To ensure a structured, engaging, and productive experience, ATL Workforce is hiring eight (8) Team Captains to supervise, mentor, and support program participants. Team Captains play a critical leadership role, ensuring that youth employees adhere to workplace expectations, develop professionally, and receive the necessary guidance to thrive. This position serves as the primary connection between students, business unit supervisors, and program administrators, helping maintain an impactful learning environment.

Requirements

Two-three years prior experience (Education, Summer Camp Counseling is preferred).
Demonstrated experience building and maintaining key stakeholder relationships.
Demonstrated ability to establish productive, innovative work environments.
Driver’s License Requirement: Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Class C or Class D driver’s license and meet City of Atlanta driving eligibility requirements. Position may require operating City-issued vehicles, including vans or buses, to transport program participants.
All students must be 16 years or older .

Nice To Haves

The ability to track and manage data reporting on a daily basis.
Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)

Responsibilities

Supervision & Mentorship: Manage and coach an assigned group of up to 10 Summer Youth employees, providing support and discipline as needed.
Observation & Feedback: Conduct weekly drop-in observations and complete informal evaluation forms for assigned youth.
Business Unit Coordination : Schedule and attend twice-weekly meetings with business unit supervisors to review student progress and support needs.
Scheduling & Attendance: Develop and distribute weekly schedules for assigned students. Track attendance, tardiness, and absenteeism, addressing concerns as needed. Monitor student behavior during work hours and breaks.
Program Meetings & Reporting: Hold weekly internal meetings with ATL Workforce staff to discuss student performance, challenges, and intervention strategies. Serve as a liaison between Workforce Fulton, Clayton, and DeKalb representatives to coordinate student support services.
Workshop & Event Support: Accompany students on workshops, field tours, and trips to provide guidance and oversight. Ensure students attend and actively participate in mandatory professional development sessions.
Incident Reporting & Compliance: Follow mandatory reporting guidelines for incidents and escalate issues as necessary. Notify the Lead Captain in case of an absence and coordinate a substitute to ensure
Logistics & Operations: Assist with daily student check-in and check-out procedures. Coordinate with transportation staff to ensure students are safely transported to off-site work locations.
Transportation and Vehicle Operation Safely operate City of Atlanta–issued vans and/or buses to transport Summer Youth Employment Program participants to approved off-site locations, including trainings, work assignments, and enrichment activities.
Role Identification & Work Assignments The Lead Captain will work with ATL Workforce staff to assign students to business units. Each role will have a clear scope of work, defined goals, and measurable deliverables .
End-of-Program Activity Team Captains will collaborate to organize a closing event where students present their experiences and takeaways . Special recognition will be given to outstanding students, staff, partners, and aviation professionals .
Support for Professional Development Days Team Captains will help facilitate youth development sessions on the following dates: