Youth Programs Group Leader

This is a full-time, seasonal (temporary) position at the St. Paul Gym.

Job Duties include:

• Provide a safe environment for youth ages 6-15
• Supervise and participate with groups of youth in a variety of indoor and outdoor activities, including swimming, rock climbing, recreational games, arts/crafts, field trips, and more
• Plan and lead organized games and other age-appropriate activities
• Interact and relate with youth and serve as a positive role model
• Work as a team with other Group Leaders, Instructors, and Supervisors
• Be an ambassador for the University of Minnesota Youth Programs on and off of campus
• Assist with daily set-up, daily clean up, and transportation
• Carry out the goals, themes, and schedule of the program to provide a consistent and high-quality experience
• Other duties as assigned

Start Date

• 5/31/2025

Work Hours

• Shift to be scheduled between 7:45 AM and 5:15 PM

Work Days

• Monday - Friday; June 9 - August 15. Training dates prior to June 9. No camp the week of June 30 - July 4.

Hours per Week

• 35 - 40 hours

• Age 18 or older
• Experience working with youth ages 6-15
• Experience implementing youth activities and supervising youth in groups of 8 to 20
• Willing and able to swim & physically play with youth on a daily basis
• Capable of effective and appropriate mental, emotional, and social responses in a constantly changing, youth-centered environment
• Available to work 9 full weeks, Monday through Friday, during the camp dates: June 9 - August 15, 2025 (No camps June 19th or the week of June 30 - July 4).
• Available to attend the required training sessions all-day on Saturday, May 31 and during the evenings of June 2, June 4, and June 5.

Pay Range: $16.00 per hour; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Retirement plan options are available for Civil Service, Faculty, Labor-Represented, Professional & Administrative, and Temp Casual classifications. Learn more about retirement plans.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

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