After School Day Camp Director

Note: Applications are being accepted for the current (2024-2025) School year as well as the 2025-2026 school year.

Summary

This is a great opportunity for interested applicants that are 18+ who are looking for a job with flexible hours, working directly with elementary aged students, and looking for a fun, creative job where you have a chance daily to make a positive impact in the local community. This is also a great chance to join an amazing team and grow professionally and potentially seek continued career opportunities within the City of Kirkland.

As the After School Camp Director, you will directly supervise children in Grades K-5 and the After School Camp Leaders (16+ year old staff) in a variety of after school camp activities that promote continued recreation and learning during the school year.

The After School Camp will host up to 28 campers each weekday afternoon and will cater to children in grades K-5. The camp spends time outside (weather permitting) playing games, going on walks, arts and crafts, helping with homework, and doing just about anything fun we can think up! The After School Camp Director is instrumental in directly planning and implementing various activities that promote health, wellness, and recreational opportunities.

Peter Kirk After School Camp - The City of Kirkland's After School Camp program is located at the Peter Kirk Community Center, 352 Kirkland Ave.

Special Note - Candidates are encouraged to apply at the earliest possible date as screening, interviewing, and hiring decisions will be made throughout the recruitment period, until all vacancies are filled.

Hours of Work:
The Peter Kirk Community Center After School camp operates Monday through Friday during the school year and will follow the Lake Washington School District Calendar.

Current program hours:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday - 2:45 PM - 6:00 PM (3.25 hours each day)
Wednesday - 1:30 PM - 6:00 PM (4.5 hours)

Demonstrates sports, games and craft activities to staff and participants. Accompany children on walks and public transit to outings. Administer First Aid/CPR if needed. Monitor participants by watching and listening. Shop for and deliver supplies to program sites.

Minimum Qualifications

• Applicant must possess or be able to obtain First Aid/CPR certification prior to position start date.
• Applicant must successfully complete a thorough national background check as required by the Child/Adult Abuse Information Act.
• Applicant must be at least 18 years or older at time of application.

• At least 1-year of experience working with children in a camp like setting.

Other

Working Conditions & Physical Activities:
Performs work in indoor and outdoor settings including community center facilities, parks, playgrounds, beaches, pool, and commercial recreation sites. Exposure to extended periods of direct sunlight and/or cool and damp weather is possible. May be asked to drive a 14-passenger minibus. Training will be provided upon hire to qualified applicants.

Selection Process:
Applicants whose qualifications most closely match our requirements and are selected to move forward in the process will be notified by phone, email or NeoGov notices. Candidates who are selected to interview will be required to complete a national criminal background check.

Applicants who are hired for this program will be given the opportunity to work in the program during the current school year on an as needed basis for staff absences. Applicant will become primary staff for 2024-2025 school year.

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