Spartan Day Camp Assistant

Description

St. Paul Academy and Summit School seeks candidates for the position of Spartan Day Camp Assistant.

About St. Paul Academy and Summit School: 

St. Paul Academy and Summit School (SPA) is a coeducational, non-sectarian, college-preparatory day school serving more than 920 students in kindergarten through grade 12. Our two campuses are located approximately a mile apart in St. Paul, Minnesota, serving Grades K-5 on our Goodrich Campus and Grades 6-12 on our Randolph Campus. The school draws students from St. Paul, Minneapolis, and throughout the eastern and western suburbs. 

Our mission—shaping the minds and the hearts of the people who will change the world—is a promise to our students and our families, and it pushes us to be thoughtful about everything we do. It inspires us to be our best and reminds us that we have the responsibility to respect the unique potential in every child. Our mission gives us purpose and represents our greatest aspirations and values. But most of all, it reflects our deep belief in the talents and capabilities of our students.

For additional information about the school’s curriculum, community, and culture, please visit our website at www.spa.edu.

Position Begins: June 2026

Status: Part-time, seasonal

Department: Summer and Auxiliary Programs

Salary Range: $17 an hour
 

Description:

SPA is currently seeking Spartan Day Camp Assistants for our Spartan Day Camp program at the Randolph Campus for grades K-5. Program hours run from 8:00 AM - 5:30 PM on days when camp is in session. Assistants report to the Spartan Day Camp Director. There will be a mandatory three-hour training session prior to the beginning of the program.

Spartan Day Camp Assistants work directly with the Camp Director & Assistant Director to manage campers throughout the day, help lead activities, and play an important role in creating a fun, safe, and welcoming camp environment. For example, assistants will plan activities, such as outdoor play, organized sports/games, art projects, board games, etc. The ideal assistant is well-attuned to the needs of elementary-aged children, encourages student engagement, exhibits a team-oriented disposition, and demonstrates dependability and professionalism.

Requirements

Applicants must be at least 16 years of age and be able to work the designated hours during the camp session.  

The Daycamp runs from June 8, 2026, to July 24, 2026 (6 weeks). Camp runs Monday- Friday, with partial-day and full-time positions available.

*Please note: There is no camp on June 19th and June 29 - July 3rd in observance of holidays.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in an educational setting
• Enjoy being part of a team in an active, fast-paced environment
• Can commit to at least 4 weeks of camp
• Are available to work full-day shifts (8:00–4:00 or 9:00–5:00)
  

Candidates are expected to uphold the mission of St. Paul Academy and Summit School, "Shaping the minds and hearts of the people who will change the world."  Candidates should possess effective cross-cultural communication skills and be able to operate effectively in diverse environments and interact successfully with people from widely varying backgrounds in a friendly and professional manner.

SPA is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse faculty and staff, and maintaining a workplace culture in which all are treated equitably.