Lead Summer Day Camp Counselor - Southwest Seattle

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

1d•$23 - $26

About The Position

Summer Day Camp Lead Counselor Associated Recreation Council, in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is currently looking for individuals who wish to actively support their communities while having fun and help provide a great experience for children ages 5-12. Our summer day camps provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow. We are hiring for Summer Day Camp Lead Counselor positions for our Summer Day Camp programs taking place in community centers across Seattle. These are summer seasonal, non-exempt, up to 40 hr/week positions. LOCATIONS: Southwest Seattle: Alki Community Center Ballard Community Center Meadowbrook Community Center Hiawatha Community Center High Point Community Center SCHEDULE This is a seasonal position. The hours for summer day camp are Monday-Friday between 7:00am-6:00pm (up to 35-40hrs) until Aug 27, 2025 Must attend 4 days of mandatory training on June 16th, 17th, 18th and 20th. You may be asked to work at other sites as needed to cover shifts

Requirements

Eighteen years of age or older
High School diploma/GED or transcripts of secondary education
Lead Counselor candidates must have at least one-year experience working with 5-12 year olds
Must be willing to commit to the entire summer
If hired, must be willing to obtain Food Worker's permit, TB test, portable criminal background check, provide MMR vaccination records, copy of high school diploma or college transcript

Responsibilities

Organize and lead programs and activities such as arts and crafts, organized games, cultural activities, drama, music, story hour, sports, field trips, and other special projects and events
Work with other staff to ensure the care and safety of participants at all times
Must be willing to complete training for workplace safety, summer programming training and certification in First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Permit, HIV/AIDS blood-borne pathogens education, and STARS training

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