Preschool Sports Instructor; Green Lake Community Center

Job Details

• Job Location:
  
  Green Lake Community Center – Seattle, WA 98115
• Position Type:
  Part‑time, Seasonal (potential to become year‑round)
• Salary Range: $25.00 – $27.00 an hour (starting) – up to $35.00 per hour with continued employment
• Desired
  
  Start Date:
  
  April3,2026

ARC seeks an energetic, patient, and enthusiastic Preschool Sports Instructor to lead fun, age‑appropriate pre‑sports classes for preschool‑aged children at Green Lake. The role supports programming during the Spring, Fall, and Winter quarters and may involve teaching Summer All Sports Camps.

• Wednesdays: 4:00p.m.–4:45p.m.
• Fridays:10:30a.m.–11:15a.m.
• Fridays:11:30a.m.–12:15p.m.

• Plan and lead developmentally appropriate pre‑sports activities for preschool‑aged children.
• Teach basic motor skills, coordination, balance, and teamwork using age‑appropriate games.
• Create a positive, inclusive, and safe learning environment.
• Manage small groups of young children with clear structure and encouragement.
• Prepare equipment and assist with setup and cleanup before and after classes.
• Communicate professionally with ARC staff and site supervisors.
• Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies, procedures, and safety guidelines.

• Opportunity to teach Summer All Sports Camps for elementary‑aged children.
• Summer schedules may include some weeks with 6–8 hours per day.
• Summer participation is optional but preferred for continued and expanded employment opportunities.

• Experience working with preschool‑aged children in a recreational, educational, or childcare setting.
• Ability to lead group activities in a fun, safe, and structured manner.
• Enthusiasm for physical activity, sports, and early childhood development.
• Background in physical education, recreation, early childhood education, or a related field.
• Experience teaching sports or movement‑based classes to young children.
• Experience working with elementary‑aged children.
• Familiarity with play‑based and child‑centered instructional approaches.

Starting Pay: $25.00 – $27.00 per hour. Full Pay Range: $25.00–$35.00 per hour; employees may earn up to $35.00 per hour with continued employment.

• ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST).

Green Lake Community Center, Seattle, WA.