Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
The Blake School seeks to hire energetic and enthusiastic program instructors, specialists, counselors and camp assistants for its Spring and Summer at Blake programs. Summer at Blake offers a wide range of day camps and enrichment programs for students from pre-kindergarten to grade 12, designed to nurture growth as scholars, athletes and artists. Open to students across the Twin Cities, these programs foster community connections and provide an engaging, challenging and supportive environment for summer learning and development. Held on Blake’s Hopkins campus, these programs utilize the school’s outstanding facilities and are led by talented teachers, coaches and community partners. Students build skills, gain confidence and develop independence through arts, academics, sports and day camp experiences. Learn more at www.blakeschool.org/summer.
Candidates with experience working with youth in aquatics, physical education, team building, the outdoors, visual and performing arts or technology instruction are desired.
Spring and Summer at Blake will take place on Blake’s Hopkins campus. Spring Break programs are scheduled from March 16 to March 27, 2026. Summer at Blake will run from June 22 to Aug. 7, 2026. Candidates must be available for one week of training prior to the start of the seven-week day camp program. Transportation will be provided for all off-site excursions. Program staff report to the director of enrichment programs to ensure a safe, fun and nurturing environment for all participants.
Requirements:
Camp counselors are responsible for designing and implementing age-appropriate camp activities in the Cubs, Bears, Adventurers and Leaders in Training Day Camps at Blake, including arts, technology, athletics, recreation and field trips. Experience in teaching children ages 4-14 or prior day/recreational camp experience is required. The adult-to-youth ratio is 1:10 or fewer in all programs. Counselors are scheduled Monday through Friday, 8am to 3:45pm with morning and afternoon extended day opportunities available.
Camp assistants have the opportunity to gain experience working with children ages 4-14 in fun, flexible roles that support our programs and team. Previous experience working with children is preferred but not required. Training and mentorship will be provided. Schedules are flexible with part-time and full-time opportunities available Monday through Friday between 7:15am and 5:45pm.
Camp Counselors - $18-23 per hour
Camp Assistants - $17-18 per hour
This salary range includes the expected annual salary for this position. In making a salary determination, we consider professional experience, applicable qualifications and other job-related factors. Based on these factors, a candidate's salary offer could exceed this range.
Disclaimer:
The information contained herein is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job, nor is it intended to be an all-inclusive list of the skills and abilities required to do the job. The duties and responsibilities in this job description may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.
The Blake School is a pre-kindergarten through grade 12, co-educational, nonsectarian, independent day school enrolling 1,277 bright, talented students from nearly 56 Twin Cities-area communities. Founded in 1900, The Blake School has the advantage of facilities and campuses designed for specific developmental ages. Blake's mission is to engage students with a dynamic, academically challenging education in a diverse and supportive community committed to pluralism and a common set of values. Students pursue an integrated program of academic, artistic and athletic activities, preparing for college, lifelong learning and purposeful lives as community and global citizens. The school community is also guided by its commitment to pluralism and values.
The Blake School believes that a diverse society enriches all individuals and communities. Diversity of race, ethnicity, national origin, geography, religion, gender, affectional or sexual orientation, age, physical ability, and marital, parental or economic status forms the fabric of our society. As a result of these beliefs, The Blake School actively seeks students, families and employees who value and contribute to the fullness of a diverse community within the context of its mission. In doing so, we recognize our responsibility to help make each person's experience a success. EOE