Performing Arts Instructors - Salem YMCA Summer Camp
YMCA OF THE NORTH SHORE INCJob Details
Job Description
Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Salem YMCA - Salem, MA 01970 Position Type: Seasonal Salary Range: $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly Job Shift: Days
- Performing Arts Instructor – Summer Creative Arts Camps
YMCA of the North Shore | Summer 2026 Do you love the performing arts and working with kids? The YMCA of the North Shore is hiring Performing Arts Instructors for our Specialty Creative Arts Camps this summer!
We are especially seeking instructors with experience or interest in:
🎭 Theatre | 🎪 Circus Arts | 🎩 Magic | 😂 Comedy | 🎬 Film & Media | 🎶 Music
- Guided by the YMCA’s core values of Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility, Creative Arts Instructors help create a fun, inclusive environment where participants can explore creativity, build confidence, and develop new skills.
What You’ll Do
- Lead or assist engaging, age-appropriate creative arts classes and workshops
- Support skill-building, creativity, and self-expression in a positive environment
- Prepare materials and assist with setup and cleanup of creative spaces
- Ensure a safe, organized, and welcoming program environment
- Communicate and collaborate with program staff and families
Why Work for the Y? Make a meaningful impact through creative, mission-driven work
- Build leadership and teaching experience
Enjoy a fun, supportive summer camp environment Apply today and help make Summer 2026 unforgettable at the YMCA of the North Shore!
Qualifications:
Qualifications:
Experience instructing or assisting in creative or performing arts programs preferred:
Experience working with children or youth in a structured setting strongly preferred:
Ability to demonstrate and teach artistic techniques at an age-appropriate level Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to engage participants positively Must obtain and maintain CPR and First Aid certifications Flexible availability, including afternoons, evenings, and weekends as scheduled
Work Environment & Physical Demands Ability to demonstrate skills physically and provide clear verbal instruction Ability to lift and carry equipment and supplies up to 40 pounds Ability to stand or sit while remaining alert for extended periods Position requires bending, kneeling, walking, and navigating uneven surfaces
Ability to communicate clearly and respond effectively in emergency situations
