Working as a staff member at KidSpirit requires hard work, dedication, and perseverance, but it is one of the most rewarding work experiences! Our staff is a team of lifelong learners who work collaboratively, build community, and strive to make each day better and more triumphant than the last. If you're ready to learn and grow as a mentor to children, you'll make a significant part of our team!

Some positions might be unavailable based on the time of year you apply. Contact us with any questions about positions. To learn more about these positions and apply (excluding the Vista Grant positions), visit https://jobs.oregonstate.edu/.

SCHOOL YEAR POSITIONS:

 

Recreational programs & special events Instructors

(Fall 2024:)

     Gymnastics Instructors
  • Lead and coach gymnastics classes of children in the Langton gym, training from pre-written, age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Teach independent groups of youth ages 4-18, and coach children as young as 2 in our parent-child classes.
  • Offer and receive feedback from class participants through progress reports and building guardian rapport
  • Develop professionalism and communication skills through great practice and feedback on the job.
     Swim Instructors
  • Must be a strong swimmer (Those hired will be assessed.)
  • Water Safety Instructor (WSI) Certification Preferred.
  • Lead and coach aquatics classes of children in the Women's Building pool, training from pre-written, age- and skill-appropriate lesson plans.
  • Teach independent groups of youth ages 4-18, and coach children as young as 2 when parent-child classes run.
  • Offer and receive feedback from class participants through progress reports and building guardian rapport
  • Develop professionalism and communication skills through great practice and feedback on the job.
     Special Events
  • In addition to another position at KidSpirit, you may pick up hours with special events staffing!
  • Assist and supervise activities during ACES no-school day camps, birthday parties, "nights out," and other special events!

 

Office Staff and Marketing/Multimedia

  • Office staff must know the KidSpirit programs, policies, and procedures to maintain current operations and give quality insight into improvements. Daily responsibilities include positive customer service, database entries, filing, answering phones, processing registrations, assisting children, and creating a helpful and supportive office environment.
  • Marketing/Multimedia: Responsible for, but not limited to, photography, writing, graphics, videography, and social media platforms promoting KidSpirit. Marketing occasionally may be asked to assist or instruct class activities along with helping in the office. 

"The Office at KidSpirit is where all the magic happens, and we have often been referred to as 'the heart of KidSpirit.' There's a lot of work to be done, but it's so rewarding to keep all of our wonderful programs up and running!" - MoMo (2015)

 

Volunteers/Interns

Volunteer positions are available during the school year and KidSpirit's Summer Day Camp. Volunteers are responsible for, but not limited to, specific KidSpirit project areas. It is the student's task to present a project area idea to KidSpirit administrators for completing practicum or internship opportunities. There may be circumstances where projects are already predetermined, and students will be given the opportunity to choose a project.

"Working with Teen Leaders was never something I would have seen myself loving, but I have truly never experienced something I felt as passionate about as the Teen Leader program. Every day, whether easy or hard, is more rewarding than I ever thought a job could be. Teenagers are awesome!" - Smiles (2016)