Day Camp Director

Salary: $22.46 - $26.82 Hourly
Location : Kirkland, WA
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number:
Location: Parks & Community Services - PKCC Coordinator
Opening Date: 02/02/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Job Summary
Get paid to play, splash, craft, sing, and Hula Hoop. Does that sound like fun? That's what happens when you become a Day Camp Director!

Directs the daily operations of a large summer day camp program.

Essential Duties:

• Develop, schedule, and coordinate day camp activities.
• Schedule, supervise, lead, and evaluate staff.
• Institute and enforce camp rules and discipline/reward procedures for participants and staff.
• Ensure participant welfare during all activities, trips, and transportation.
• Ensure the proper handling of first-aid and emergency situations.
• Train and orient day camp staff and volunteers.

Peripheral Duties:

• Prepare program and staff evaluations.
• Communicate with parents regarding participants' progress and special needs.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities to staff and participants. Accompany children on walks and public transit to outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed. Monitor participants by watching and listening. Shop for and deliver supplies to program sites.

Qualifications

• Must have one year supervisory experience.
• Must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification.
• Must successfully complete a thorough background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
• Must have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be 18+ by time of hire.

Other
Working Conditions

Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including multipurpose rooms, parks, playgrounds, beaches, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible.

Selection Process
Position requires a cover letter (letter of interest) and resumé for consideration of application submitted on-line. In your letter, please describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and your interest in this role. Applicants who are invited to interview will be notified by phone or email. Job is open until filled and first review will be made by 15th day of original posting.

The City of Kirkland is a welcoming community where every person can thrive and grow. We value diversity, inclusion, belonging, and work together to support our community. We do this by solving problems, focusing on the customer, and respecting all people who come into the City whether to visit, live, or work. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to creating a workforce that does not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, age, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, marital status, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state or local law.

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This position is not eligible for benefits.
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This role requires all hires to be 18 years of age or older by the anticipated start date of May 16, 2026. Will you be 18 years of age or older by May 16, 2026?

• Yes
• No

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