Summer Activity Camp: Art & Craft Camp Instructor (Garfield)

Associated Recreation Council; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Job summary

Associated Recreation Council is hiring a Summer Activity Camp: Art & Craft Camp Instructor at Garfield Community Center in Seattle. The role runs Monday through Friday with 20-40 hours per week, starting 6/1/2026.

The focus is on delivering hands-on art and craft activities for children aged 5-7 in a supportive camp setting. Responsibilities include planning engaging lessons, fostering creativity, maintaining participant records for safety, and managing supplies and space.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Prior youth programming experience required.
• Must have demonstrated working experience working with families, community members and partners to foster positive relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate activity camp lesson plans/activities to kids ages 5-7 for a camp
• Encourage creativity and participation among campers
• Maintain documentation on camp participants to ensure security and youth safety- including but not limited to sign in sheets, medical needs and parenting plans
• Use critical thinking to problem-solve and manage conflict
• Generate supply lists for each camp; there will be some class supply funds available
• Maintain camp appropriate professional appearance
• Daily set-up, take down and cleaning of space

Skills

Youth programming experience

Creative engagement

Job description

Job Details

Level: Entry

Job Location: Garfield Community Center - Seattle, WA 98122

Salary Range: $24.00 - $25.00 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Summer Activity Camp: Art & Craft Camp Instructor (Garfield)

The Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks & Recreation, is hiring a Art & Craft Camp Instructor. The instructor will be responsible for programming and delivering art & crafting class to kids aged 5-7. This camp focuses on hands-on art and craft projects designed to encourage creativity, imagination, and self-expression. Participants will explore a variety of materials and techniques while creating fun projects in a supportive camp environment. The instructor must have the ability to engage with a diverse group of children and manage a classroom of students. A passion for arts and crafts is a must!

Start Date

6/1/2026

Camp Schedule

Monday-Friday, 20-40 hours per week. Work dates are contingent on camps meeting the minimum enrollment

Pay Range

$24.00-$25.00/hr

Activity Camp Location

Garfield Community Center

Summer Activity Camp: Art & Craft Camp Instructor Job Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver developmentally appropriate activity camp lesson plans/activities to kids ages 5-7 for a camp


• Encourage creativity and participation among campers


• Maintain documentation on camp participants to ensure security and youth safety- including but not limited to sign in sheets, medical needs and parenting plans


• Use critical thinking to problem-solve and manage conflict


• Generate supply lists for each camp; there will be some class supply funds available


• Maintain camp appropriate professional appearance


• Daily set-up, take down and cleaning of space

Summer Activity Camp: Art & Craft Camp Instructor Minimum Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age or older


• Prior youth programming experience required


• Must have demonstrated working experience working with families, community members and partners to foster positive relationships

Benefits

• Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)