Job detail
Seasonal Summer Camp Gym Instructor
University of Pittsburgh
Location
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Quick overview
The instructor will design and implement physical activities, games, and lessons for campers aged 6-15. They are responsible for ensuring a safe environment, assessing camper progress, and providing hands-on guidance during activities.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess a High School Diploma or GED. The role requires an enthusiastic and charismatic individual capable of working directly with children in a camp setting.
high schoolTeamworkCommunicationMentoringInstructionSafety complianceLesson planningChild supervisionSports coachingPhysical activity designAthletic skill development
Job description
- The School of Education/Community Leisure Learn program is looking for enthusiastic, responsible, and charismatic instructors for our Summer Camps!
- 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 Program is looking for energetic and creative students to design and implement fun physical activities for our youth participants.
- The Summer Camp Gym Instructor will oversee gym lessons and games for campers aged 6-15, ensuring a fun and secure gym environment.
- Responsibilities include teaching basic to advanced athletic skills, teamwork, and assessing camper progress.
- The instructor will promote a fun environment, supervise games and activities, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
- DATES: 6/29/26-8/6/26, 6-weeks Monday-Thursday 9AM-3:30PM.
- Option to work additional hours between pre-care 8AM-9AM and post-care 3:30PM-5:30PM.
- 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!
A High School Diploma or GED is required.
