Recreation Program Leader for Day Camps and Special Events

Salary: $16.75 - $19.25 HourlyLocation : 4800 Douglas Drive North Crystal, MNJob Type: TemporaryJob Number: Recreation Program Leader 2026Department: RecreationOpening Date: 03/16/2026Closing Date: 4/9/2026 12:00 AM CentralDescriptionMake a positive impact in the community and be a part of our Recreation Team that puts the Fun in Summer. The Recreation Program Leaders will plan and lead games, nature activities, and arts & craft activities for youth aged 4-12 in the Summer Adventure and Summer Blast Day camps. You will also assist with special events like Water Day, Crystal Frolics, and more!HOURS OF WORK: Daytime (Monday-Thursday 9:00 am-4:00 pm), flexible evening and weekend hours based on applicants' availability and job assignments. 28-40 hours a week.Examples of DutiesAbility to interact with youth and their guardians.Create and implement daily lesson plans, request supplies and evaluate daily activities to ensure participants are having a positive experience.Keep daily attendance and other reports as required by the supervisor.Enforce the program safety rules and maintain a safe atmosphere.Responds and resolves participant needs in a professional manner.Be familiar with emergency and accident procedures.Assures the facility or program area is clean and set-up properly prior to guest or participant arrival; and corrects problems if necessary.Performs clean-up and simple facility maintenance as needed. Uses appropriate cleaning equipment and chemicals as necessary.Responsible for program equipment and supplies, tables and chairs, athletic equipment, etc. Monitors equipment to make sure they are in working order.Attends staff meetings and coordinates work schedule with other staff.Ensures a safe and healthy work environment and conducts business in a safe manner.Performs other duties as assigned.Typical QualificationsTYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:MINIMUM REQUIREMENTSMust be 16 years of age or older.Excellent communication and public relations skills.Ability to plan, organize and execute recreational activities for youth ages 4-12.Ability to work cooperatively with other employees.Ability to work in an outdoor setting with exposure to a variety of weather conditions.Fluent in English; both spoken and writtenDESIRABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE6 months previous recreation program experience.6 months previous customer service experience.Past experience working with youth.CPR and first aid certification.Valid Driver's License.Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, French, Somali or Oromo language(s)Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesKNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:Communications: Must have the ability to actively listen to others for understanding of their needs and situations; ability to speak and write English clearly. Must be able to assertively control conversations in order to quickly and accurately gather pertinent information and be able to communicate this information professionally and precisely to the proper recipient. Be able to read and understand correspondence, memoranda and directives.Decision Making: Must have knowledge of park and recreation programs, operations, and procedures. Must act in a decisive manner, using good judgment. Must be able to assess problems and situations, able to anticipate needs and evaluate alternatives.Interpersonal Relationships: Must be consistent in dealing with people; must be sensitive to others' problems and concerns without direct involvement, must exclude personal biases from work performance; must have the ability to accept criticism and/or discipline; must have tact and diplomacy; must strive to promote a cooperative atmosphere in the department; must have a positive attitude.Professional Attitude: Must have commitment to the organization; willingness to take initiative; dependability; maturity in relationships with others; and self-confidence. Must represent the organization to other agencies and citizens with a courteous, helpful, accurate and business-like attitude in all telephone and personal contact.Quality of Work: Must be able to perform multiple tasks simultaneously. Must be able to utilize work time properly and productively. Must be able to coordinate activities with various groups of people and organizations.Technical Knowledge: Must be able to handle working with the cell phone, and locking and unlocking assigned facility as necessary. Must acquire working knowledge of program and facility rental procedures.Physical Abilities: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Requirements: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. Capable of reaching (extending the hands or arms in any direction); handling (seizing, holding, grasping, turning and otherwise working with the hands); and fingering (picking, pinching, or otherwise working with the fingers), as needed for completing the require responsibilities. Required to lift equipment and supplies need for the program. Normal vision needed with or without correction. Normal hearing with or without correctionNon-benefit position01Do you have CPR and first aid certification?CPR OnlyFirst Aid OnlyBoth CPR and First AidNone of the Above02Are you 16 or older?YesNo03Have you ever worked with children?YesNo043. Do you have experience leading games or crafts for youth ages 4-12?YesNo05Do you have prior experience working with a community recreation department?YesNo065. Are you able to perform light janitorial duties like sweeping, mopping, cleaning toilets, sink and mirrors, and picking up trash?YesNo