Day Camp Assistant

Description

The 2026 Day Camp Program will run from June 22nd - August 28th. Training will take place for hired staff during the week leading up to the start of camp (Week of June 15th). The 2026 Day Camp Program hours will be Monday - Friday, 9:00 AM - 4:30 PM. Staff hours are expected to be Monday - Friday, 8:45 AM - 4:45 PM.

There are four (4) 2026 Day Camp positions available.

Applications received through Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 4:30 PM will receive priority first review. This position will remain opened until filled but may be closed at any time a qualified candidate is selected.

Under supervision, this position is responsible for assisting in providing the planning, organization, and implementation of effective, healthy, and safe school‑aged youth recreation and instruction programs to include but not limited to a classroom‑like environment and other day camp recreation activities. Candidate should have strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills with a commitment to providing quality recreation and instruction activities to each and every youth participant.

New hires generally start between $19.30 and $21.28. Placement within the position’s full wage scale is based upon qualification and professional experience. The full wage scale for this position is based on hourly pay grade H‑7: $19.30 to $23.47 per hour.

The City of Edmonds Parks, Recreation & Cultural Human Department serves as the community’s key resource for providing parks, recreation and aquatic programs, maintaining parks, trails, open space and recreation facilities, street and public area landscapes, supporting culture and arts tourism, economic development and enhanced quality of life for its citizens and visitors. The City owns, operates, and maintains 47 parks and open space consisting of more than 230 acres, with 20,000 square feet of flower beds and a mile of shoreline, all maintained by Edmonds Parks Maintenance Division.

The City of Edmonds is a beautiful community on the Puget Sound waterfront with a population of 43,510 and is the gateway to the Olympic peninsula via the state ferry system. Edmonds provides a full range of services, including contracted fire services, police services, a municipal court, a community pool, a regional performing arts facility, public works and utilities, a regional wastewater treatment facility, along with community events and services through our Parks, Recreation, and Cultural Services Department.

Six department directors report directly to the Mayor and oversee approximately 264 full‑time‑equivalent employees.

• Assist with and lead youth recreation programs.
• Support classroom‑like operations.
• Provide leadership and effective problem‑solving skills.
• Communicate with participants and guardians in a manner that favorably represents the City of Edmonds.
• Monitor the safety of children.
• Handle minor emergent situations that may arise as per city policy.
• Assist with site operations as outlined in the program handbook.
• Complete reports and file paperwork as needed.
• Open and close facility as assigned.
• Understand and follow current recreational department procedures.
• Perform other related duties as assigned that are within the scope of this position classification.

• Conducting safe and healthy school‑aged instruction.
• Record‑keeping techniques.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience, and courtesy.

• Communicating effectively in English.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative and effective professional relationships.
• Working with and providing positive influence, engagement and motivation to youth.
• Planning and preparation of age‑appropriate activities for youth.
• Preparing and maintaining basic records and reports.
• Observing health and safety regulations.
• Effective and efficient problem‑solving techniques.
• Neatness and organization.
• Working effectively despite distractions and interruptions.
• Remaining calm and professional in stressful situations.
• Effective prioritization and shifting priorities as needed.

• Must be 16 years of age or older.
• Prior…