Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater​/Substitute; Montlake Community Center

Position: Summer Activity Camp Instructor- Floater/Substitute (Montlake Community Center)
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

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 5-13

* Primarily support dedicated instructor in camp delivery

* Periodically lead a camp during instructor absence

* Supervise 1 hour "lunch club" as needed

* 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 program

* Please submit any needed time off requests in advance with application

Benefits:

* ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

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.