Summer Activity Camp Administrator (Montlake Community Center)

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

11d•$30 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Summer Activity Camp Administrator (Montlake Community Center) The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring a summer Activity Camp Administrator at Montlake Community Center, to oversee the operation of the Summer Activity Camp for children aged 5-13 years old; working with Community Center staff to coordinate programs, attendance, manage registration forms, correspond with parents, training and supervising activity camp instructors, provide marketing and promotion of camps. ARC’s Activity Camp Program provides a fun, creative, safe and welcoming environment for children to learn, play and grow. Location Montlake Community Center Pay Range: $30-$32 hourly DOE/non-exempt; seasonal summer position only Schedule: Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week, with the following shift: Monday: 7:45am to 4:30pm, 45 min lunch break Tuesday-Friday: 8:30am to 5:15pm, 45 min lunch break Hire By Date: June 5th, 2026 Program dates: June 17 - August 25, 2026 (Summer camps run from 6/29 – 8/21) The schedule is subject to change based upon programming needs and requirements.

Requirements

Must be 21 years of age or older
Must have at least 2+ years of experience working in child-related programs
Must have demonstrated working experience working with families, community members and partners to foster positive relationships

Nice To Haves

Have prior supervisory and/or mentorship experience
Preference given to candidates who can work the full camp season

Responsibilities

Leading/coaching instructors in program delivery through demonstration, observations, coaching and follow up
Support instructor curriculum development/activity planning
Camp director should be comfortable designing and delivering Activity Camp style curriculum
Address behavior via positive reinforcement
Providing leadership in emergency situations in accordance with guidance/policy
Manage program operations by communicating effectively with staff and holding them accountable to job-related responsibilities
Use critical thinking to problem-solve and plan to minimize risk
Ensuring all safety protocols are being followed and enforced by staff and participants
Managing and organizing paperwork and contact information for all participants
Set-up, take down and cleaning of space daily
Completing reporting procedures
Supervising the lunch hour
Being a substitute instructor when an instructor calls-out
Supporting monitoring of camp budget
Shopping for camp supplies and managing equipment
Attend all required meetings and training sessions
Proficiency with Windows based operating system and Microsoft Office Suite
Supervise the site program and a rotating weekly team of 2-8 activity camp instructors and 1-4 independent contractors
Cultivate a safe and welcoming environment for all families, participants and staff
Conduct regular head counts and roll calls
Ensure environments are well-maintained, developmentally appropriate and supports the needs of the program and its participants
Provide positive transitions that maintain ratios/head counts to minimize the risk of unwanted behaviors
Collaborating with site Parks staff to meet camp goals
Communicating professionally with parents, staff and partners via phone, in person and email
Maintaining strong positive working relationship with various partners including, Seattle Parks and Independent Contractors