Lead Summer Day Camp Counselor - Southwest Seattle

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.