Hiring Summer Camp Counselors
The Alliance Française de Seattle is seeking several dynamic and passionate French-speaking camp counselors to join our
team at our French summer camps for children ages 6-12. Our camps are designed for beginner and intermediate French learners. The successful
candidates will be responsible for leading and supervising a group of 4 to 10 campers, while ensuring their safety and well-being.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead activities such as short French lessons, games, creative arts and crafts, and other camp-related activities, using lessons, activities and content prepared by our educational team. Counselors will be expected to adjust content as needed to further our camper's experience.
- Act as a role model for campers, promoting good behavior and positive attitudes.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of campers at all times.
- Maintain high energy level, enthusiasm, and engagement every day at camp. Learn, participate, and lead by example in all activities.
- Supervise and mentor campers, providing guidance and support as needed. Listen to campers and encourage them to share their thoughts, feelings, and ideas when appropriate.
- Communicate with parents and guardians as needed.
- Oversee up to two volunteers who will support their camp.
- Participate in staff meetings and training sessions.
- Organize materials, set up the classrooms, clean up after each day.
- Perform first aid or take care of injuries as needed. Record in writing all incidents, accidents, and actions necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
- Must be 18 years of age or older
- Fluency in French is required
- Experience working with children in a camp or similar setting is preferred
- Strong leadership and communication skills; responsive and proactive communicator
- Enthusiasm, sense of humor, good judgment, patience, and self-control
- Reliable, punctual, and helpful
- Ability to work well in a team environment
- First Aid and CPR certification is a plus
- Selected candidates will be required to complete a background check
- Hired candidates will need to attend staff training.
- Located in Wallingford in Seattle.
- Hours: On a weekly basis, Monday to Friday. Full days (8:45am to 4:15pm)
- Hourly pay: from $25 per hour, depending on experience and credentials.
HOW TO APPLY: Please send your CV and cover letter (we have no preference between French or English) outlining your motivation and relevant experience to employment@afseattle.org. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The Alliance Française de Seattle (AFSeattle) is committed to equal opportunity for all employees and applicants. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
AFSeattle values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.
