Summer School Age Camp Program Staff

Now Hiring: Summer School Age Camp Program Staff
Pay Range: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour
Status: Temporary (Summer Position – Ends August 2026)
Location: YWCA Downtown and South Minneapolis, and Midtown

What You’ll Do

The Summer School Age Camp Program Staff plans, leads, and implements recreational and creative experiences for school-age children in a group setting. You will provide hands-on activities that promote healthy attitudes and lifestyles through safe, respectful, fun, and diverse learning experiences.

• Assist with writing and implementing weekly lesson plans.
• Organize and lead engaging activities such as arts and crafts, indoor and outdoor games, enrichment projects, and team-building experiences.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe program environment while supporting accurate recordkeeping (attendance, incident reports, evaluations, CACFP compliance if applicable).

Core Competencies

• Integrity & Accountability: Demonstrates ethics, maintains confidentiality, and takes responsibility for actions and decisions.
• Customer & Community Focus: Listens attentively to parent and participant needs, values inclusion and equity, and builds respectful, trusting relationships.
• Collaboration & Communication: Communicates clearly across teams, manages conflict respectfully, seeks feedback, and contributes to shared goals.

Who You Are

You are energetic, dependable, and passionate about working with school-age children. You bring creativity, patience, and strong communication skills to a team-oriented environment. You value inclusion and equity, embrace diverse perspectives, and are committed to creating safe, engaging, and enriching experiences for every child.

Qualifications

Required:

• Minimum age of 18.
• Certifications required within 30 days of hire: Adult and Child CPR (or CPR/PR), First Aid, and AED.
• Ability to plan, organize, and lead age-appropriate activities.
• Strong communication, organization, and human relations skills.
• Willingness to work with diverse populations.

Preferred:

• Previous experience working with school-age children.
• Knowledge of CACFP program requirements.

Why YWCA Minneapolis?

When you work here, you’re joining a movement. We’re not just teaching—we’re building equitable futures through inclusive education. Join us in advancing racial and gender equity through meaningful work and community-building.

YWCA Minneapolis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We believe that diversity fuels innovation, inclusion drives impact, and equity changes lives.