Upper Midwest HERC

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 â“ August 15. Training dates prior to June 9. No camp the week of June 30 â“ 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 â“ August 15, 2025 (No camps June 19th or the week of June 30 â“ 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.

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