Summer Activity Camp: Pottery Instructor (Ballard CC)
Job Description
Job Title: Summer Camp Pottery Instructor
Council-Location: 130 – Ballard
Associated Recreation Council (ARC), in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, is seeking a qualified Pottery Camp Instructor to lead youth pottery camps at Ballard Community Center.
Instructors will guide participants in exploring creativity through clay while emphasizing foundational pottery techniques, artistic expression, and hands-on learning.
Proposed Hourly Wage: $25.00 $27.00
Status: Seasonal (Summer)
Location: Ballard Community Center
Schedule
Monday – Friday | 8:45 AM – 4:15 PM
Desired Start Date: June 29, 2026
Responsibilities
- Instruct participants in basic pottery and clay-handling techniques
- Lead structured projects and creative activities using clay and other materials
- Supervise participants and maintain a positive, inclusive, and safe camp environment
- Set up and clean up tools, materials, and workspaces
- Communicate effectively with ARC staff and site supervisors
- Follow ARC and Seattle Parks and Recreation policies and procedures
Qualifications
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Experience in pottery, ceramics, or visual arts instruction preferred
- Experience working with children in a recreational, classroom, or camp setting
- Ability to manage groups in a positive, patient, and supportive manner
Benefits
- Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role. If this position is a good fit for you and you would like to learn more, please apply now.