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Hiring Camp Counselors for Summer 2026
The Alliance Française de Seattle is hiring French-speaking counselors for our French Summer day camps (ages 6–12). These camps focus on
language exposure through games, creativity, and community. We are looking for energetic, reliable team members who enjoy working with
children.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise a group of 4 to 10 campers, while ensuring their safety and well-being
- Teach and lead activities for beginner and intermediate French learners (including short lessons, games, arts and crafts, and other camp activities) using materials prepared by our educational team. Counselors will be expected to adapt activities as needed to enhance the campers’ 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 levels, 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, and 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.
Qualifications:
- 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
Availability requirements:
- Summer Camps take place between June 29 and August 14, 2026. Candidates are required to be available during the full duration of the program.
- This is a seasonal position.
- Hired candidates will need to attend staff training in May/June.
- Located in Wallingford, 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.
