Recreation Program Leader: Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board Recreation Department is looking for qualified staff. This is a part time position. All positions are part time and hours may be increased or decreased based on operational needs.

Position Summary:
Role may include, but is not limited to: leading/assisting/planning activities and programs, providing safe dependable childcare for school age children, supervising youth and communicating with parents and staff, providing front desk support to greet and assist customers that are using the facility.

Compensation: $15.19-20.00/hour, depending on education and experience.
This position is eligible for sick and safe leave in accordance with the Minneapolis Sick and Safe Time Ordinance. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

Hours: 10 – 40 hours/week – 7 days/week. Times vary based on program and include evenings and weekends.

Job Duties:

• Lead structured and non‐structured recreation, arts, and sports activities/programs.
• Help create a positive, safe, and nurturing environment for children and clients at Minneapolis Park and Recreation centers.
• Ensure the environment and recreation-based curriculum provides learning experiences to meet each customer needs.
• Greet and assist customers at the front desk or over the phone.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Must pass background check
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to communicate effectively in one-on-one and group settings
• Motivate and mentor youth showing flexibility, creativity, and communication skills.
• Work effectively with diverse cultural and socioeconomic demographics.
• Work in a team environment; demonstrate flexibility and patience in adapting to changing situations.
• Maintain composure and professionalism in sometimes chaotic or stressful situations.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and complete physical tasks (lift, carry, pull, etc.)
• Work in both indoor and outdoor environment.

To Apply:
Please send direct questions, a completed application, or resume to: recjobs@minneapolisparks.org
*When applying please specify which area of Minneapolis you prefer to work in: North, Northeast, South, Southwest*

The Way We Work

The Employees of the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board:

• Work and accept responsibility to search for, create and execute new and innovative approaches to improve the performance of Park Board services and objectives
• Assist external and internal customers to serve their needs and take responsibility for continuously improving customer service
• Foster meaningful interaction among people through the exchange of information to produce understanding
• Continuously develop and use effective strategies and interpersonal styles to engage and guide others toward the accomplishment of identified objectives and goals in the best interest of the Park Board and community
• Consistently work toward the common good of the organization and encourage others to do the same
• Conduct themselves at all times in a professionally appropriate and respectful manner
• Apply the proper safety/security practices according to established protocols, guidelines and policies

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.