Summer Program Staff

Description
Now Hiring: Summer School Age Camp Program Staff
Pay Range: $18.00 - $19.50 per hour
Status: Temporary (Summer Position – Starts June 1, and Ends August 2026)
Location: YWCA 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.