Skating Lessons Aide

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to make a difference in Brooklyn Park. A Skating Lesson Aide is responsible to assist with skating lessons with Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department and will work under the general supervision of the Community Activity Center (CAC) Facility Coordinator.

A Skating Lesson Aide is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships, service to our community and achieving successful results.

Application Deadline:  This job posting will be open until filled.  If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice. 

• Work with the CAC Facility Coordinator to run an effective and efficient program
• Start work session on time
• Interpret and apply skating rules and principles
• Maintain order and assure participants are following program plan
• Report any incidents and assist with completing required reports

Education and Experience

• 14 years of age or older
• Previous skating experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of skating principles
• Ability to interact with participants in a responsible and professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy
• Ability to maintain order and security
• Ability to effectively work with youth
• Ability to make rational and appropriate decisions based on established policy and procedure
• Proven ability and demonstrated commitment to an inclusive workplace related to racial equity, diversity and inclusion.
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Previous successful experience working with the public and providing customer service
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Lao or Vietnamese language(s)

Working Conditions 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully and safely perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to fully and safely perform the essential duties. 

• Core business hours are set by departments based on operational needs.  Alternative schedules can be arranged, but must comply with the City’s Alternative Work Arrangement policy.  
• This is a seasonal position that will work less than 20 hours per week; work shifts will primarily be evening and may include some weekend hours.

• Ability to meet physical demands of the job, including but not limited to lifting, standing, bending.
• Ability to work in 32-50 degree temperature for multiple hours.
• Ability to lift up to 25 lbs

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 86,000 residents and 30,000 jobs. As the 6th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Approximately 60 percent of our residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Department/Division:  Recreation and Parks Department/CAC Ice Arena

We welcome applications from all individuals, including (but not limited to): people of all abilities, persons of color, Veterans, LGBTQ and women. If you need these materials in an alternate format or if you have a disability related need and need assistance with the application process, please contact Human Resources at either 763-493-8016 or via e-mail at Human Resources@brooklynpark.org.

Salary : $14 - $16