Theatre/Musical Theatre Camp Director

Theatre/Musical Theatre Camp Director Kettleworks Performing Arts Renton, WA Job Details Temporary | Part-time | Seasonal $875 a week 1 day ago Qualifications Teaching visual & performing arts Middle school teaching Some college Teamwork Teaching theater Teaching music Performing Arts Teaching arts Driver's License Working with children Working with middle schoolers Clean workspace maintenance Workshop facilitation Arts Choreography Communication skills Entry level Camp Full Job Description We are seeking a Camp Director for Summer 2026 camps! Our perfect fit is someone who is passionate about guiding and teaching young performers in theatre & musical theatre at a summer camp setting.​ Our Ideal Candidate is someone who: Embraces the passion we have at KPA for leading and instructing young artists. Is excited to be working with performers ages 6

• 14.

Can commit to the necessary summer camp dates. Has the necessary experience to teach acting + vocal music. Is interested in finding a theatre home and being a part of our established theatre family. Is willing and able to take the initiative with curriculum. Is reliable and punctual. Has excellent communication skills. Has excellent collaborative skills.

Requirements for position:

Must have completed at least two years of college towards a degree in a performing arts field, or equivalent. Experience in both music and theatre instruction. Must have experience working with elementary age/middle school children. Must be professional, reliable, enthusiastic, and collaborative, and be able to provide solid references. Must be available for the necessary summer camp dates (see below). Must provide proof of

COVID-19

Vaccination. Must have reliable transportation. Background checks will be conducted before hiring is finalized.

Preferred:

​​ Ability to choreograph movement for one-week camps. A minimum of basic piano skills (enough to warm up and teach music, full accompaniment skills not necessary). Potentially the availability to assist with "Aladdin KIDS" Production Camp, 7/27/26-8/7/26. (Different stipend for this role.)

Role Breakdown:

Summer Camp Director Direct various Summer 2026 Camps.

The necessary sessions include:

"Bright New Day" MT Camp (6/29-7/3), "Broadway's Best" MT Camp (7/6-7/10), "Disney Daze" MT Camp (7/20-7/24), Acting Up! Camp (8/10-8/14), "Fantastic Voyage" MT Camp (8/17-8/21).

FOR MT CAMPS

Prepare and teach a variety of musical theatre songs to campers. This will involve warming up the campers, breaking down songs, holding auditions for featured roles, and working/cleaning the music. Instruct the performers in basic acting/performance skills with a strong focus on storytelling. Choreograph and teach basic movement/choreography. Instruct the campers in basic "technical theatre" workshops

• training will be provided, but this is more arts and crafts time than full technical theatre.

FOR ACTING UP!

CAMP:

Prepare and block one-act play for young performers.​ Hold auditions and cast show on the first day of camp. Prepare and execute a plan for simple costumes, props, and set pieces for final camp performance. Instruct the campers in basic "technical theatre" workshops, including prepping the elements necessary for their performance.

SCHEDULE

• Staff is expected to be present 9:00am
• 4:00pm daily and clean/reset the studio each Friday performance. Campers are present 9:30am
• 3:30pm, Monday-Friday. Must be available for training in late May/early June 2026 (specific date TBD). PAY
• $875 Stipend per camp week worked.

Preliminary training (to take place in May/June) will be included and not paid separately.

Job Types:

Part-time, Seasonal Pay:

$875.00 per week

Shift:

Day shift

Work Days:

Monday to

Friday License/Certification:

Driver's License (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Renton, WA 98059 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Renton, WA 98059: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person