Pitt's Kids Summer Camp Gym Staff

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the University of Pittsburgh's Pitt's Kids Summer Camp as Gym Staff and engage children ages 6-15 in a variety of fun activities from sports to arts and crafts. This role emphasizes safety, skill development, and teamwork, requiring strong communication skills and enthusiasm for leading youth activities. The position runs from June 23, 2025, to July 31, 2025, with a required orientation prior to the start date.

Qualifications

• High School diploma minimum required.
• 1-2 years' experience with physical instruction with children preferred.
• 1-2 years' experience planning lessons for instruction with children preferred.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate a positive and engaging camp experience for children aged 6-15.
• Lead various activities including arts and crafts, sports, and group games.
• Ensure safety and supervision at all times.

Skills

Communication

Enthusiasm for working with youth

Collaboration

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

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The PITT’s KIDS Summer Camp program provides instruction in aquatics, games, and sports instruction to children ages 5 to 16 years old.

Through this developmental program, children participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities with a focus on progressive skill instruction. The program uses all areas of Trees Hall including the rock wall and the Olympic-size swimming pool. We also use the small pool in the back of the Olympic pool. Pitt's Kids Fall Program i s looking for energetic and creative students to design and implement fun physical activities for our youth participants. The Summer Camp Gym Staff will be responsible for facilitating a positive and engaging camp experience for children aged 6-15. Candidates will lead various activities including arts and crafts, sports, and group games, ensuring safety and supervision at all times. Counselors will foster a supportive environment, mentor campers, and promote teamwork and personal growth. Strong communication skills, enthusiasm for working with youth, and the ability to collaborate with other staff are essential. Previous experience in a camp or youth leadership role is preferred.

DATES: 6/23/25-7/31/25, 6-weeks Monday-Thursday 9AM-3:30PM. Option to work additional hours between pre-care 8AM-9AM and post-care 3:30PM-5:30PM.

Required Orientation: 6/16/24 & 6/17/25 9AM-1PM

PURPOSE OF JOB : To work directly with the children to effectively facilitate their participation, skill development, and enjoyment of the program. To develop, revise, and implement lesson plans. To model, demonstrate, and provide hands on guidance and instruction to the children in the activity and during transitional locations. To communicate needs and wants to staff. To provide a safe environment for the children. To represent the Pitt’s Kids well to families and children. To work with the Pitt’s Kids administrators in all essential levels of program planning and development in the vital administration of Pitt’s Kids program.

Apply today to join our team!

• The Pennsylvania Child Protection Clearances prior to start (FBI, Child Abuse, Criminal Background Check)
• First Aid and CPR Preferred
• High School diploma minimum
• 1-2 years’ experience with physical instruction with children preferred
• 1-2 years’ experience planning lessons for instruction with children preferred
  
  

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Department

Educ-Office of the Dean

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment

26

Work Schedule

Monday-Thursday 9AM-3:30PM

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?

No

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate

12 to 13

Visa Sponsorship Provided

No

Background Check

For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances

The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Higher Education

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