Activity Camp- [Nature Camp] -Instructor Job Posting

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring an Activity Camp [Nature Camp] Instructor to deliver camps at Montlake Community Center. The [Nature Camp] Instructor will be responsible for programming and delivering a [camp topic] class to children aged 5-12 years. The instructor will be responsible for creating lessons and teaching the fundamentals of [camp topic]. The instructor must have the ability to engage with a diverse group of children and manage a classroom of students. A passion for teaching and the outdoors are a must!

Pay Range: $22.00- $26.00 hourly DOE/non-exempt; seasonal summer position only

Schedule

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  Monday – Friday up to 35-40 hours per week. Day will be split between a morning and afternoon camp. Hours not guaranteed on a weekly basis.
• Hiring by Date: June 15, 2023
• Training dates: July 6-7, 2023
• Program dates: July 10th - Aug 4th, 2023

Responsibilities

Programming:

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate activity camp lesson plans/activities in the subject area of nature and the outdoors for ages 5-12
• 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
• 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 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

Care and Safety:

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  Follow safety protocols and ensure participant compliance
• Complete required accident/incident forms

Minimum Qualifications

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  Must be 18 years of age or older
• Prior youth programming experience required
• Prior outdoor interpretation, adventure, hiking, water sports, camping or other recreation/experience required

• If hired, you will have approximately 3 hours of Human Resources new hire onboarding/training and 10 hours of on-site on-boarding/training which will include behavior management, programming, parent communication, reporting procedures, etc.
• If hired, must successfully complete/pass a background check
• If hired, must provide proof of eligibility to work in the US and valid government issued ID and sign up for direct deposit with either checking or savings account

Additional Preferred Requirements

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  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

To apply: please provide a resume, cover letter and any summer time off requests