Level Experienced Job Location Salem YMCA - Salem, MA 01970 Position Type Seasonal Salary Range $18.00 - $23.00 Hourly
Job Shift Days
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.
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
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!
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
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
The YMCA is committed to a policy of nondiscrimination and equal opportunity for all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religious creed, protected genetic information, national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, or veteran's status.
The Y is Seattle’s founding nonprofit organization, offering health, hope, and opportunity. The mission of the Y is to build a community where all people, especially the young, are encouraged to develop their fullest potential in spirit, mind and body. We are an inclusive organization of men, women and children with a shared commitment to nurture the potential of youth, promote healthy living, and foster social responsibility.
At the Y, strengthening community is our cause. We work side-by-side with our neighbors throughout King and south Snohomish counties to help kids and families thrive – and apply their positive behaviors and goals at home, school, the workplace, and beyond at our 13 branches, 2 overnight camps, 10 swimming pools, and more than 200 program sites.
