Instructor - Sports-Multiple (Garfield Community Center)

If you have a knowledge and understanding of fundamentals of various types of sports and passion and experience of teaching kids, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has a role for you as a Sports Instructor at Garfield Community Center. This is a part-time year-round role starting September 2026

Associated Recreation Council in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation is hiring Sports Instructor. The Sports Instructor at Garfield Community Center will lead a group of youth between the ages of 5-8 primarily in Soccer, Basketball, kickball, and Racket Sports and introduce participants to a variety of sports and athletic activities in a fun and supportive environment. The program focuses on helping youth build fundamental athletic skills while exploring different sports, developing teamwork, and staying active.

Start Date:

• September 2026

Schedule:

• Flexible weekdays, 5 hours per week (Year-round)

Sports Instructor duties and responsibilities:

• Introduce participants to a variety of sports and athletic activities in a fun and supportive environment. The program focuses on helping youth build fundamental athletic skills while exploring different sports, developing teamwork, and staying active.
• Enhance participants' skills in soccer, basketball, racket sports as they learn the fundamentals and play the games.
• Emphasize mental attitude, the importance of teamwork, how to play as a team, and the benefits of playing sports.

Sports Instructor requirements include:

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• Experience planning and supervising recreational programs and/or educational activities for children

Pay Rate:

• Starting pay: $27.00

• Full Pay Range: $27.00-$29.00/hour (Over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $37.00/hr with additional years of service)

Benefits:

• ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)

Location

• Garfield Community Center, WA

We are actively interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.