Guitar Instructor - Ballard Community Center

If you have experience and a passion for playing and teaching guitar lessons, Associated Recreation Council (ARC) has an amazing role for you as aGuitar Instructor. This is a part-time role at Ballard community Center.

ARC, in partnership with Seattle Parks and Recreation, serves Seattle by offering access to licensed childcare and a variety of recreational and lifelong learning programs, classes, and activities. In this role, theGuitar Instructor will be responsible for engaging participants and teaching guitar lessons to them. TheGuitar Instructor is responsible for maintaining a safe, fun, inclusive environment welcoming to all.

Start Date: January 2027

Schedule:4-7pm, one day a week (specific day TBD, but will be on a weekday)

Location:Ballard Community Center - 6020 28th Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107

Pay:

• Starting pay: $29.00/hour

• Full Pay Range: $29.00 - $39.00/hour (over time, the employee in this role may earn up to $39.00/hour with additional years of service)

Guitar Instructor Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conduct engaging beginner and intermediate guitar classes.

• Teach foundational skills such as proper posture, tuning, basic chords, strumming patterns, and reading tabs/music.

• Develop lesson plans that align with the community center’s program goals and class structure.

• Create a positive, supportive, and inclusive learning environment for students of all backgrounds and skill levels.

• Demonstrate techniques clearly and provide individual feedback during class.

• Monitor student progress and adjust teaching methods as needed.

• Maintain a safe and organized classroom setup, including care of any center-owned instruments or equipment.

• Encourage creativity, confidence, and enjoyment of music through hands-on learning and practice.

Guitar Instructor Qualifications:

• Must be 18 years of age or older

• Must have experience teaching beginner and intermediate level guitar lessons

Benefits:

• ARC Paid Sick and Safe Time (PSST)
• Transit Contribution Plan
• Employee Assistance Program

We are actively prescreening and interviewing for this role, so if this role is a good fit for you and you want to learn more about it, please apply now.

EEO/ADA

ARC is an Equal Opportunity employer and values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, caste, or gender identity.

This job description indicates in general the nature and levels of work, knowledge, skills, abilities and other essential functions (as covered under the Americans with Disabilities Act) expected of an employee. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of an employee. An employee may be asked to perform other duties as required.

Reasonable accommodations are available upon request during the application and hiring process.