Salary: $17.48 - $20.72 Hourly
Location : Community Center - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 6/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Summary
This position will work with co-leaders to plan and implement outdoor and indoor age appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games and activities for youth ages 6 - 13.x
The Rec on the Go (FOTG) van will be pulling into neighborhood parks, providing recreation. Rec on the Go staff will set up activities and equipment for youth and teens. You will be off-site for this position.
Examples of Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Supplemental Information
Desired Qualifications:
Program/Dates/Hours:
All applicants must complete a City of Brooklyn Center Application for Employment online. Apply online at www.cityof brooklyncenter.org click on City Jobs
There are no benefits associated with this position.
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Are you 16 years or older?
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Please describe your interest in the Summer Recreation Leader position.
03
Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a recreational or educational setting with youth.
04
Do you have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation?
05
Are you available for training and preparation June 10th - 13rd, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.?
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Are you available to work Mondays - Thursdays, June 17th - August 1st, primarily 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
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If not, what days are you not available to work within that timeframe? What is your preference, mornings, afternoons, or all day?
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Location : Community Center - 6301 Shingle Creek Parkway Brooklyn Center, MN
Job Type: Seasonal
Department: Recreation
Opening Date: 03/04/2024
Closing Date: 6/1/2024 11:59 PM Central
Position Summary
This position will work with co-leaders to plan and implement outdoor and indoor age appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games and activities for youth ages 6 - 13.x
The Rec on the Go (FOTG) van will be pulling into neighborhood parks, providing recreation. Rec on the Go staff will set up activities and equipment for youth and teens. You will be off-site for this position.
Examples of Duties
- Work as a team with co-leaders to plan and implement outdoor and indoor age appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games and activities for youth ages 6 - 13. Prepare and submit for approval weekly program plans
- Create a welcoming, fun, supportive, supervised and safe environment for participants at all times
- Supervise, lead, and set a positive example for youth in summer programs
- Coordinate set up, take down and use of program equipment and materials
- Be prompt and prepared. Every program day will start and end on time
- Keep accurate records of daily attendance, accident reports and discipline reports
- Maintain order and discipline while conducting activities
- Administer basic first aid as needed
- Communicate and problem solve with program supervisor, coordinator, co-workers, parents and participants
- Attend training and be available for all program dates and meetings
- Follow the City of Brooklyn Center policies and procedures
Minimum Qualifications
- Have a genuine interest in working with youth and working as a team with co-leaders
- Ability to lead a group of youth independently, under limited supervision
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, multitask and think quickly and creatively
- Ability to adapt and modify program plans as needed
- Must possess good judgement and decision making skills
- Ability to respond appropriately in emergency situations
- Ability to communicate orally and in writing
- Ability to have respectful and cooperative working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, participants and parents
- Applicant must be able to stand, talk, write, hear, balance, run, sit, kick, kneel, throw, and lift up to 25 lbs.
- Applicant must independently get to program location
Supplemental Information
Desired Qualifications:
- Two to four years working or volunteering with youth ages 6 - 13
- Experience working with youth in a structured and/or recreational setting
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Course work in elementary education, child development, recreation programming, social work or related field
- First Aid/CPR Certification
Program/Dates/Hours:
- Mandatory Training: June 10th - 13th.
- Camp in the Center: M-Th 7:45 a.m.- 4:45 p.m., June 17th - August 1th.
- Rec on the Go: Mon. & Wed. 10 a.m. - 7 p.m, Tues & Thurs. 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., June 17th - August 9th.
All applicants must complete a City of Brooklyn Center Application for Employment online. Apply online at www.cityof brooklyncenter.org click on City Jobs
There are no benefits associated with this position.
01
Are you 16 years or older?
- Yes
- No
02
Please describe your interest in the Summer Recreation Leader position.
03
Please describe your experience working or volunteering in a recreational or educational setting with youth.
04
Do you have a valid driver's license or reliable transportation?
- Yes
- No
05
Are you available for training and preparation June 10th - 13rd, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you available to work Mondays - Thursdays, June 17th - August 1st, primarily 7:45 a.m. - 4:45 p.m.
- Yes
- No
07
If not, what days are you not available to work within that timeframe? What is your preference, mornings, afternoons, or all day?
Required Question