Summer Recreation Instructors

Salary: $15.00 - $19.54 HourlyLocation : Fridley, MNJob Type: SeasonalJob Number: 26009Department: Parks & RecreationDivision: RecreationOpening Date: 03/06/2026Closing Date: 4/5/2026 11:59 PM CentralPOSITION OBJECTIVEDo you love working with kids, being active, and creating memorable summer experiences? The City of Fridley is hiring enthusiastic, responsible, and creative individuals to help lead our youth recreation programs for ages 3-12. These roles are perfect for anyone who enjoys teamwork, fun, and making a real difference in our community.Join us to make a positive impact on kids in the Fridley community, gain valuable leadership and program-planning experience, spend your summer outdoors, active, and having fun and be part of a supportive, energetic team!Recreation Youth Instructor - $15.00 - $17.10These positions are responsible for ensuring participants receive a quality recreational experience in a safe environment within the City of Fridley's recreation programming for youth ages 3-12.Expected hiring range: $15.00 - $16.02Recreation Program Lead Instructor - $17.14 - $19.54This position is responsible for creating and implementing exciting classes for the Summer ROCKS day camp program and/or youth evening sports. Classes range from Arts/Crafts, Sports/Games and Science/Enrichment. Examples of work performed include: creating and executing lesson plans, teaching and interacting with children, and leading program instructors.Expected hiring range: $17.14 - $18.29ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSRecreation Program Instructor - $15.00 - $17.10Instructing prepared lesson plans.Playing and interacting with children.Chaperoning off-site field trips.Communicating regularly with parents/guardians.Youth instruction includes but is not limited to: Sports, Arts/Crafts, Games, Science, Outdoor Activities, etc.This is an active position that involves work in varying conditions: outdoors in parks, indoor classrooms/gym, and off-site field trip locations.Instructors will be scheduled for a variety of programs including: Summer ROCKS day camp, Rec 'n Roll, Field Trips, Special Events, evening sports, may also have the option of working at other general Recreation programs and assisting with Recreation building duties.Work Schedule: Training begins June 8, and programs will begin June 14, Monday - Friday, flexible hours between 5-40/week and include weeknights and occasional weekend hours.Recreation Program Lead Instructor - $17.14 - $19.54Creating and executing lesson plans for both ROCKS and/or evening sports classes.Teaching and interacting with children.Leading program instructors.Chaperoning off-site field trips.Communicating regularly with parents/guardians.Option to work as a facility monitor if desired.Work Schedule: Training begins May/early June and programs will begin June 14, Monday - Friday flexible hours between 5-40/week and include weeknights and occasional weekend hours.QUALIFICATIONSRecreation Program InstructorMust be able to deal effectively with people and exhibit responsible judgment for disciplinary actions in emergency situations.Must be able to establish and maintain tactful and effective working relationships with co-workers, program participants, caregivers, and the general publicMust be dependable, punctual, and organized.Prior childcare experience (volunteer or paid) preferred.Knowledge of basic sports skills and/or children's activities.Must be age 15+?Recreation Program Lead InstructorMust be able to deal effectively with people and exhibit responsible judgment for disciplinary actions in emergency situationsMust be able to establish and maintain tactful and effective working relationships with co-workers, program participants, caregivers, and the general publicMust be able to work independently, lead and organize activitiesMust be dependable, punctual, and organized.Knowledge of basic sports skills and children's activities.Must be 18 years of ageMust possess a valid driver's licenseMust have prior experience working with children?(volunteer or paid).EEO/ADAAAThe City of Fridley will not discriminate against or harass any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, disability, age, or sexual orientation.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESPlease note, resumes cannot be viewed by hiring team, all relevant employment information must be listed on application to be considered.01I understand that all of my relevant employment information is only viewed on this application and that my resume may not be seen.YesNo02Please describe any experience you have working with children (babysitting, camp counselor, volunteering with youth, daycares, etc.). If none, please enter N/A.03Please describe any experience you have teaching children (sports, art, crafts, etc.). If none, please enter N/A.04Please describe any leadership experience you have. If none, please enter N/A.05Please select which one describes you best:Age 15 or olderAge 16 or olderAge 18 or older06Which position are you applying for? Please select all that apply.Recreation InstructorRecreation Lead Instructor