| Required Skills: | Assists the Recreation Coordinator with planning, supervising, and implementation of the program, program activities, and program curriculum.
• Assists in the promotion of the program including calendars, newsletters, and other forms of communication with parents/ guardians and the community.
• Provides work direction to program staff.
• Assists the Recreation Coordinator with supervision and training to the program staff.
• Assists with scheduling and assigning staff.
• Maintains inventory, orders, and distributes equipment, supplies and materials.
• Maintains accurate records and statistics.
• Coordinates summer staff meetings as required.
• Distributes timesheets and other pertinent correspondence to summer staff as needed.
• Continuously evaluates the program and recommends needed changes to the Recreation Coordinator.
• Ensures that the site is kept clean and organized.
• Ensures excellent communication with parents/ guardians.
• Performs administrative activities to support the program, including record and file maintenance, registration, release forms, behavioral plans, and emergency forms.
• Maintains CACFP and Minnesota Department of Health Licensing for meals and snacks, if applicable.
Be at least 18 years of age.
High School Diploma or GED
Completed two (2) years of college course work in Parks and Recreation, Physical Education, Education, or related field.
Two (2) years of experience working in Parks and Recreation, summer camps, physical education, education, or community education.
Has the desire to work with the public.
Be available to work a seasonal full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.
Willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds.
Able to work flexible schedules including day and evening hours.
Knowledge of age-appropriate organized games, program, and activities for special events and school aged programming.
Knowledge of behavior management techniques
Can establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth.
Knowledge of youth athletics.
Able to plan, implement, and evaluate a wide variety of recreational activities for youth.
Can motivate participants and staff.
Has the ability to work independently and with minimal supervision during program time.
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Has the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with youth.
Able to demonstrate strong organizational and leadership skills.
Able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with City staff and the public. |