Park Adventures Program Leader

Assists in planning, organizing and leading a variety of recreational activities for children ages 5-11 in a park setting. Leaders will provide weekly themed sports, arts and craft, group games and more.

The program dates are June 15 to August 7. Saturday, Aug 8^th is an end of program carnival this position will be required to assist with. The schedule is Monday through Friday (Friday will be only a half day for prep each week), 30-32 hours per week.  

• Must be able to attend staff training prior to program start on June 11^th and/or 12^th.
• Must be available majority of summer season.
• Develops, prepares and implements a weekly calendar of activities at assigned parks (i.e. group games, arts and crafts, sports and more).
• Assumes responsibility for leading specific recreational activities as delegated by Site Lead, Program Coordinators and Program Manager.
• Attends and participates in all staff trainings and weekly meetings (Friday mornings).
• Required to be physically active while on duty and participate in all group activities with the participants.
• Enforce all policies, rules and regulations established by the playground coordinators and Hopkins-Minnetonka Recreation Services.
• Ensure that safety precautions are taken in all activities.
• Be familiar with and carry out emergency and accident procedures.
• Set up and clean up activity area including building and grounds.  
• Supervise participants using positive discipline while maintaining an informal, orderly and safe atmosphere.
• Additional duties as assigned by Program Manager.

Minimum Job Qualifications:

• A commitment to and belief in the organization's shared values.
• Must be 16 years of age or older.

• At least 6 month's experience working with youth including planning and leading recreational activities such as physical activity, sports, indoor/outdoor games, team building, arts & crafts, etc.
• Organizational skills and ability to follow detailed instructions as asked.
• Proven leadership skills with children.
• Ability to work independently and have excellent problem solving skills.
• Ability to work and communicate with a wide variety of ages and including parents/guardian.
• Must have transportation to different park sites in Hopkins and Minnetonka throughout each day.

Desired Job Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or equivalent GED completed
• One (1) or more years of experience working or volunteering with children.
• Creativity in developing and implementing recreational activity ideas for youth.
• Knowledge and understanding of child behavior
• Valid Minnesota Driver’s license.

Perks:

• Gain leadership skills and supervisory experience
• Lesson planning experience
• Primarily outdoors and get to enjoy the sunshine and great weather that summer brings
• Variety of job duties
• Get to visit both Hopkins and Minnetonka parks
• Work with a variety of ages
• Make a real positive impact on local youth in the community

Salary : $16 - $18