Summer Camp Director
Code Ninjas (Tampa-Carrollwood) · Seattle, WA · 3 mo ago
Management$20/hrPart-time
About the role
Lead daily camp sessions for 8–12 kids ages 7–14, using provided curriculum and materials. Create an engaging, inclusive environment where campers feel encouraged to experiment and create. Guide students through hands-on projects — troubleshooting, encouraging, and celebrating their wins. Manage the full camp day: setup, pacing, transitions, and cleanup. Communicate warmly with parents at drop-off and pick-up. Capture photos and short video clips for documentation and social media.
Responsibilities
- Lead daily camp sessions for 8–12 kids ages 7–14, using provided curriculum and materials
- Create an engaging, inclusive environment where campers feel encouraged to experiment and create
- Guide students through hands-on projects — troubleshooting, encouraging, and celebrating their wins
- Manage the full camp day: setup, pacing, transitions, and cleanup
- Communicate warmly with parents at drop-off and pick-up
- Capture photos and short video clips for documentation and social media
Requirements
- Currently enrolled in college or a recent graduate — this role is built around your summer availability
- Genuine enthusiasm for technology, gaming, or creative digital tools
- Experience working with kids in any capacity — tutoring, coaching, babysitting, camp counseling, or classroom work
- Comfortable taking ownership of a room; you don't need a script to keep things moving
- Patient, adaptable, and good at reading a group's energy
- Familiarity with any of the camp tools (Roblox, Minecraft, Scratch, etc.) is a plus — we'll fill in the gaps
Qualifications
- College degree preferred but not required
- Passion for teaching and mentoring children
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adapt to changing situations
Benefits
- A close-knit, family-run operation — you'll feel supported, not micromanaged
- Real impact and great experience for education, CS, or child development résumés
Pay
$20/hr
Schedule
Six-week seasonal position, Monday–Friday, 8:15am–3:15pm (July 7 – August 15)