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Lead Summer Day Camp Counselor - Southwest Seattle
ASSOCIATED RECREATION COUNCIL
#Child Care#CPR#Communication#Teamwork#Safety Training#First Aid#Counselor#Sports#Music#Drama#Food Handlers Permit#Summer Camp
TemporaryOn Site0-2 yrs$23 - $26 / HOURPosted 1 month agoCloses Jun 30
Location
Seattle, Washington
Salary
$23 - $26 / HOUR
Quick overview
Lead and organize various programs and activities for children ages 5-12, ensuring a fun and safe environment. Collaborate with other staff to maintain participant safety and care.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be at least eighteen years old and have a high school diploma or equivalent. A minimum of one year of experience working with children aged 5-12 is required, along with a commitment to the entire summer.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationProblem SolvingCPRSafetyEvent PlanningFood HandlingCreative ThinkingChild CareFirst AidLeading ActivitiesField TripsArts and CraftsSportsCultural ActivitiesOrganizing Programs
Job description
Job DetailsLevel
- EntryJob
- Location:
- Alki
- Community
- Center -
- Seattle,
- WA 98116Position
- Type:
- SeasonalSalary
- Range: $23.00 - $26.45 HourlySummer Day Camp Lead Counselor Associated Recreation Council, in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is currently looking for individuals who wish to actively support their communities while having fun and help provide a great experience for children ages 5-12. Our summer day camps provide a fun, creative, safe, and welcoming environment for children to learn, play, and grow. We are hiring for Summer Day Camp Lead Counselor positions for our Summer Day Camp programs taking place in community centers across Seattle. These are summer seasonal, non-exempt, up to 40 hr/week positions.
- Locations:
- Southwest
- Seattle: Alki Community Center Ballard Community Center Meadowbrook Community Center Hiawatha Community Center High Point Community Center SCHEDULE This is a seasonal position.
- The hours for summer day camp are
- Monday-Friday between 7:00am-6:00pm (up to 35-40hrs) until Aug 27, 2025 Must attend 4 days of mandatory training on June 16th, 17th, 18th and 20th.
- You may be asked to work at other sites as needed to cover shifts
- PAY:
- Starting
- Pay
- Rate: $23.00/hr
- Full
- Pay
- Range: $23.00/hr-26.45/hr (Employee can earn up to $26.45/hr with continued employment.) KNOWLEDGE | SKILLS | ABILITIES Organize and lead programs and activities such as arts and crafts, organized games, cultural activities, drama, music, story hour, sports, field trips, and other special projects and events Work with other staff to ensure the care and safety of participants at all times Must be willing to complete training for workplace safety, summer programming training and certification in First Aid/CPR, Food Handlers Permit, HIV/AIDS blood-borne pathogens education, and STARS training REQUIREMENTS Eighteen years of age or older High School diploma/GED or transcripts of secondary education Lead Counselor candidates must have at least one-year experience working with 5-12 year olds Must be willing to commit to the entire summer If hired, must be willing to obtain Food Worker's permit, TB test, portable criminal background check, provide MMR vaccination records, copy of high school diploma or college transcript Apply now as we are actively interviewing for these roles.