Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute (Montlake Community Center)
About The Position
Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute (Montlake Community Center) The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring a Summer Activity Camp Instructor (Floater/Substitute) to deliver camps at Montlake Community Center. The Activity Camp Instructor (Floater/Substitute) will be responsible for programming and delivering Activity Camp classes to children aged 5-13 years. Instructor must have the ability to engage with a diverse group of children and manage a classroom of students. This role will primarily function as a “floater” supporting various camps while a dedicated instructor develops and delivers the lesson plan on a given topic (nature camp, all sports, pottery). Secondarily to this, the Instructor (Floater/Substitute) will periodically cover the dedicated instructors class when they are absent. The Instructor (Floater/Substitute) will also be responsible to supervise a “Lunch Club.” Lesson plans will be provided though creativity and flexibility will still be important. A passion for working with youth, fun and (of course) safety is a must! Pay Range: $25- $27 hourly DOE/non-exempt; seasonal summer position only Activity Camp Location: Montlake Community Center Schedule: Monday – Friday approx. 18.75 to 23.75 hours per week. Shift starts at 8:30am and may finish at 12:15pm or 1:15pm, depending on program needs. Hours not guaranteed and depend on enrollment. Hire By: June 5, 2026 Training dates: On-site training will take place between June 24 and June 26, 2026. Details TBD. Program dates: June 29th – August 21st, 2026 The schedule is subject to change based upon programming needs and requirements
Requirements
- 18 years of age or older
- Prior youth programming experience required
- Must have demonstrated working experience working with families, community members and partners to foster positive relationships
Nice To Haves
- Preference given to instructors available for all or most of the summer program
- Please submit any needed time off requests in advance with application
Responsibilities
- Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate activity camp lesson plans/activities in various subject areas to ages 5-14
- Primarily support dedicated instructor in camp delivery
- Periodically lead a camp during instructor absence
- Supervise 1 hour “lunch club” daily
- Use critical thinking to problem-solve
- Maintain camp appropriate professional appearance
- Daily set-up, take down and cleaning of space
- Reports to Associated Recreation Council Activity Camp Administrator
- Create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all participants
- Collaborate with Activity Camp Administrator and other on-site staff to ensure safety of all participants
- Collaborate with Activity Camp Administrator to manage behavioral concerns of all participants
- Communicate with parents, coworkers and Seattle Parks and Recreation partners in a professional and courteous manner
- Attend all required meetings and training
- Follow safety protocols while ensuring all campers are following
- Complete required accident/incident forms if participants or instructors are injured
Benefits
- ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
