Summer 2026 Camp Instructor

Code Ninjas Harrisburg-Mechanicsburg; Reno (NV); On-site; USD 17,908 - 22,041; Part time

Job summary

A kids coding franchise in Reno, Nevada is seeking a Summer Camp instructor to create a fun and safe learning environment for children ages 5 and up. The instructor will oversee day-to-day coaching, engage students, and provide feedback to parents. Candidates should have experience mentoring or teaching children and must be adaptable to a fast-paced environment. This role promises a rewarding experience shaping young minds through coding, offering compensation of $13.00 - $16.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Experience working with children ages 5 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.).
• Experience working with the general public.
• Must be able to work several weeks during the summer, Monday through Friday.

Responsibilities

• Train and learn the curriculum.
• Create a positive and safe environment for students.
• Provide feedback to parents after student engagement.
• Report daily to Center Manager on activities.

Skills

Mentoring and coaching

Collaboration skills

Knowledge of coding and technology

Adaptability

Job description

Who are we?

Code Ninjas is the nation’s fastest-growing kids coding franchise. In our center, kids ages 8-14 learn to code in a fun, non-intimidating way – by playing and building video games they love. Kids have a blast and can’t wait to come back. Parents are thrilled as their children gain confidence and new skills including coding, math, logic, and problem-solving, as they progress from white to black belt. Our core promise is, Kids have fun, parents see results. We believe in these words so much that it’s written on the walls in our center.

What are we looking for?

We are looking for a Summer Camp instructor to join our team of dynamic, energetic, forward-thinking minds, working toward our common goal: providing a fun and safe learning environment for children. Our instructors are the lifeblood of our Code Ninjas center. This individual oversees the day-to-day coaching and student engagement. Are you experienced in working with children? Do you enjoy teaching and building problem-solving skills in young engineering minds? Have you mentored youth? This could be the role for you.

Responsibilities

• Training – go through the curriculum and learn it
• Create a positive and safe environment in which students can grow
• Work with children to determine skill sets
• Provide feedback to parents after working with a student who is on a tour
• Follow opening/closing duties daily
• Clean dojo throughout the day to ensure cleanliness is kept up to corporate standards
• Report weekly to Center Assistant Manager on progress
• Report daily to Center Manager with respect to day’s activities and productivity in dojo

Qualifications

• Working history with children ages 5 and up (mentoring, coaching, tutoring etc.)
• Experience working with the general public
• Experience in teaching, mentoring or child care
• Works well with others; collaborates
• Knowledgeable about coding and technology; or able to quickly pick up basic concepts
• Must be fun to work with and like working in fast-paced environments where requirements can change frequently
• Summer Senseis must be able to work several weeks during the summer, from Monday through Friday from 8:15am - 3:15pm. To work a camp, you must commit to the whole week.

Compensation: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour

About Us

Code Ninjas® is the world’s largest and fastest-growing kids coding franchise, with hundreds of locations in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom. Founded in 2016, our company is headquartered in Houston, TX. At our centers, kids learn to code while building their own video games. Kids have fun, parents see results®.

Code Ninjas is creating the problem solvers of tomorrow. We believe that every child deserves the opportunity to unlock their full potential. Educating our youth in coding provides them with the problem-solving skills and self-esteem to pursue their dreams.

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to Code Ninjas Corporate.