School-Age Care Summer Day Camp Counselor / Lead Counselor (Multiple Sites)

Summer Day Camp Counselor/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 CounselorandLead Counselorpositions for our Summer Day Camp programs taking place in community centers across Seattle. These are summer seasonal, non-exempt, 40 hr/week positions.

LOCATIONS:

• Ballard Community Centrer
• Delridge Community Center
• High Point Community Center
• Jefferson Community Center
• Meadowbrook Community Center
• Northgate Community Center
• Rainier Community Center
• Van Asselt Community Center

SCHEDULE

• This is a seasonal position. The hours for Summer Day Camp are Monday-Friday between 7:00am-6:00pm
• Must attend four days of mandatory training on June 20th, 21st ,and 24th.
• You may be asked to work at other sites as needed to cover shifts.

PAY

• Lead Counselor $23.00/hr
• Counselor: $22.00/hr

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
• Counselor candidates must have at least one-year experience working with 5-12 year olds
• Lead Counselorcandidates must have at least four years 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.