Seasonal Assistant Outdoor Recreation Instructor - Parks Programs

Salary: $16.00 - $21.00 Hourly
Location : Cologne Public Works Headquarters, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Job Number: 02672
Division: Public Works
Department: Parks
Opening Date: 02/29/2024
Closing Date: Continuous
JOB SUMMARY
We are looking for several energetic people to work in our local parks in a seasonal role. The Assistant Outdoor Recreation Instructor assists the Outdoor Recreation Instructors with the general facilitation of outdoor education programs, special events, day camps and other recreational services offered by Carver County. This position will often staff equipment rental service shifts as well as assist the Outdoor Recreation Instructor with seasonal specific outdoor related activities such as: canoeing; stand-up paddle boarding; kayaking; archery; GPS/geocaching; log-rolling; fishing; survival skills; naturalist/educational curriculums; team building and other outdoor related curriculums.
The hiring range for this position is $16-$21 per hour. The full wage range is $15-$24.
TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist Outdoor Recreation Instructor(s) with scheduled Outdoor Recreation programs and special events.
• Assist Outdoor Recreation Instructor(s) in program equipment set-up & take-down.
• Assist Outdoor Recreation Instructor(s) with program/event organizational items such as collection of participant waivers, participant rosters, coordination of late arrival or early departure of participants etc.
• Work with organized groups such as Scouts, Schools, Churches and others.
• Collection of items (video, pictures etc.) that might be used for future advertising and registration materials for classes, programs and special events.
• Assist Recreation Instructors with group management needs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• At least 16 years of age.
• Available to work nights, weekends and holidays on a limited basis throughout employment.
• A Valid Minnesota Class D Driver's License or evidence of equivalent mobility.
SCORED EXAMINATION PROCESS
All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest
ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral
examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.
No benefits for STOc positions
01
Will you be at least 16 years of age at the time of employment?

• Yes
• No

02
Do you have a valid driver's license or evidence of equivalent transportation?

• Yes
• No

03
Are you both able & willing to work nights, weekends, weekdays and holidays from May - August 2024?

• Yes
• No

04
Please explain your availability:
05
What is your level of experience working with outdoor education programs and/or public special events?

• None/less than six months
• Six months to less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years or more

06
If you indicated outdoor education/public special event experience, please describe it below. Include where you worked and what you did. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
07
Please indicate the areas below in which you have beginner to intermediate skills or knowledge. Select all that apply:

• None
• Communicating with groups of various size
• Assisting youth in a 1 on 1 manor, in an educational format
• Program/special event equipment/materials set-up, take-down
• Assisting with paperwork related to programs/events (ex: liability waivers, sign-in/out logs, camp schedules etc.)
• General assistance with summer youth-based day camps
• Other outdoor programs/curriculums (ex: archery, canoeing, kayaking, geocaching etc.)

08
If you indicated experience in any of the above areas, please describe that experience below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
09
Which active certifications do you currently hold? Check all that apply:

• CPR
• AED
• Lifeguard
• NASP Instructor
• Other certifications not listed
• None of the above

10
Please list your "other certifications" below. if you do not have any additional certifications, indicate N/A.
11
How many years of paid customer service experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years or more

12
How much work experience do you have teaching Outdoor Recreation programs/events involving youth & families?

• None
• Less than one year
• One year to less than two years
• Two years to less than three years
• Three years or more

13
If you indicated that you have experience teaching Outdoor Recreation programs/events, please describe your experience below. If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
14
Have you ever worked with educational programs involving participants with special/additional needs?

• Yes
• No

15
If you have experience as indicated above, what programs did you work with that involved participants with special needs, and what was your role? If you do not have this experience, indicate N/A.
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