Variable HCA Summer Camp Performance Instructor

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

HIRING RANGE: $25-$30/hour

JOB SUMMARY:
The Lakewood Cultural Center is seeking an experienced individual to Theater and Musical Theater for their 2026 summer program. Our ideal instructor is invested in sharing their passion of theater and/or musical theater, are self-motivated, well organized, and a creative person. A person who loves helping children to explore their own creativity and increase their self-esteem. Camps run in one to two-week, full-day and half-day camps and will require paid curriculum planning. Available weeks of instruction will be presented during the interview process. Ideally, this will be an ongoing employment opportunity.

The City of Lakewood is dedicated to upholding City values to include: Performance Excellence, Leadership, Respect and Collaboration. Best fit candidates will demonstrate innovation, customer service, dedication, passion and engagement. All people, citizens and employees, will be treated with respect, relevance, and importance.

About Community Resources:
Community Resources is committed to providing high quality park, recreation, family and cultural services and facilities that inspire enjoyment, learning and wellness in the lives of those who live, work and play in Lakewood. We value leadership, integrity, communication and connection, diversity and adaptability.

The City of Lakewood is currently recruiting variable employees for this position.  A variable employee is an at-will employee who works in a seasonal or temporary capacity.  Their work schedule is based on business need.  This position would be a part-time non benefitted position.

MAJOR TASKS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES (This job description does not intend to list every function of the position).

Essential Job Functions:

• Instruct, encourage, support, and lead students in class that fosters positive self-expression, and builds self-esteem and personal growth;
• Create an educational and nurturing environment;
• Create a fun and welcoming atmosphere for our students;
• Set up the classroom/theater and return the space to the neat state upon completion of class;
• To be aware and maintain headcount of where students are at all times;
• Responsible for maintaining inventory of supplies and report for reorder;
• Report injuries and complete required forms;
• Immediately notify supervisor of broken equipment or any unsafe conditions;

Hours of Work:

Camp hours will vary based on the current camps to be filled. 20-40 hours per week, July and August, Mondays through Fridays, between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm.

Important Functions:

• Works as a part of the team by supporting others and taking initiative;
• Attend all required staff/planning meetings.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Organizational Relationships:

Supervision Received:

• Receives supervision from the Cultural Programs Coordinator.

Essential Qualifications

• Must be 21 years of age or older
• Ability to work with children ranging from 4-16 years old;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees, participants, parents and caregivers;
• Ability to develop engaging and inclusive curriculum;
• Experience leading or assisting with Theater and Musical Theater programs/activities;
• Experience leading or assisting groups of varying sizes;
• Effectively support students of all skill and ability levels;
• Ability to motivate and inspire students to thrive in groups and on their own;
• Have good classroom management;
• Have an understanding of classroom supply safety;
• Have good communication skills;
• Have good organizational skills;
• Background check is required.

Education:

• A 2 or 4-year degree in Theater, Musical Theater or Theater Education;
• Curriculum vitae of skills, achievements, and experience.
• 5+ years of experience as a teaching instructor or teaching artist may be used in place of a degree.

Experience:

• Three years of experience teaching children or previous summer camp experience is desired.

Required Certifications:

• A valid CPR/AED certificate or in the process completed by the start of employment.