Summer Activity Camp: Youth Adventure Camp Instructor (Montlake CC)

ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL•Seattle, WA

2d•$25 - $27•Onsite

About The Position

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring an Activity Camp [Youth Adventure] Instructor to deliver camps at Montlake Community Center. The Youth Art Instructor will be responsible for programming and leading engaging, theme-based summer camps for children aged 5–12 years. This role will facilitate imaginative and active camp experiences, including themed weeks such as “Anchors Aweigh” and “Enchanted Kingdom.” The Youth Adventure Instructor will design and lead activities that may include games, storytelling, crafts, outdoor exploration, and team-building challenges that bring each theme to life. The instructor must have the ability to engage a diverse group of children, foster creativity and curiosity, and manage a group setting. A passion for working with youth, creativity, and active play is essential! Schedule Monday – Friday approx. 21.25 hours per week. Approx. 8:30am-12:45pm (with participants 9-12pm). Hours not guaranteed and depend on enrollment. Note: this is 1.25 hours paid prep per day without participants. Hiring by Date: 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 Pay Range: $25- $27 hourly DOE/non-exempt; seasonal summer position only Activity Camp Location: Montlake Community Center

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age or older
Prior youth programming experience required
If hired, you will have approximately 2 hours of Human Resources new hire onboarding/training and 8-12 hours of on-site on-boarding/training which will include behavior management, programming, parent communication, reporting procedures, etc.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading recreational, outdoor, or themed programming preferred

Responsibilities

Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate adventure-based camp activities aligned with weekly themes such as “Anchors Aweigh” and “Enchanted Kingdom”
Plan engaging experiences that may include cooperative games, imaginative play, basic crafts, storytelling, and outdoor exploration
Instructors are expected to program their camps with support from the Activity Camp Administrator
Use critical thinking to problem-solve
Generate supply lists for camp; there will be some class supply funds available
Maintain camp appropriate professional appearance
Daily set-up, take down and cleaning of space
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 Supervisor 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 trainings
Follow safety protocols and ensure participant compliance
Complete required accident/incident forms