Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute (Montlake Community Center)
The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring 2 Summer Activity Camp Instructors (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 5-14 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!
Schedule
- Monday – Friday up to 23.75 hours per week typical (up to 37.5 possible). Typical shift 8:30-1:15pm or 11:30 to 4:15pm
- Hire By: June 5, 2025
- Training dates: On-site training will occur sometime between June 25 and June 27, 2025
- Program dates: June 30th – August 22nd, 2025
- The schedule is subject to change based upon programming needs and requirements
Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute responsibilities:
Programming Requirements
- 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
Relationship Building
- 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
Care and Safety
- Follow safety protocols while ensuring all campers are following
- Complete required accident/incident forms if participants or instructors are injured
Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute minimum qualification:
- 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
Additional Preferred Requirements
- Preference given to instructors available for all or most of the summer, however, if you can only work for some of the summer weeks, you are still encouraged to apply
- Preference given to candidates who have led comparable programs for youth
Pay:
- Starting pay: $24.50
- Full Pay Range: $24.50 - $27.30/hour DOE/non-exempt
Benefits:
- ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
Location
- Montlake Community Center
We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now with a resume, cover letter and any summer time off requests.
