Playground Assistant Staff

click here to fill out a city application and then submit via email to recinfo@slpmn.org
 

Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Part-time Seasonal, non-exempt, not benefit eligible

The Parks & Recreation Department is seeking motivated, creative, & team-oriented individuals with the desire to help create quality experiences for children ages 4 - 12 years old in a playground park setting.

Work hours are Monday – Friday, daytime hours up to 20 hours/week. No nights or weekends, other than a few special event opportunities (see dates below under Important Program Dates).

Job Summary

In this job you will:

• Assist Playground Lead Staff with organizing and leading a variety of daily and weekly activities for children.
• Work as a team to ensure quality programs for all ages that promotes a safe, friendly, and inclusive environment.
• Maintain appropriate safety measures for program participants.
• Anticipate the needs of children and parents and are willing to help within the parameters of this position.
• Ensure all supplies are ready for the proper facilitation of daily lesson plans.
• When necessary, communicate program policies and expectations to students and/or parents to ensure a high level of safety and service at all times.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform these essential functions.

Why Work as a Playground Assistant?

• Valuable work experience enhancing transferable skills such as communication, leadership, problem solving, adaptability, and organization.
• Ideal position for a first job.
• Spend your summers outside working to make a difference in the youth of Spring Lake Park.
• No evenings or weekend hours!
• Spring Lake Park - Parks and Recreation Swag (t-shirt, hat, bag)

Under the direction of the Parks and Recreation Director, Recreation Supervisor, and Playground Leads, the Playground Assistant position will enhance the quality of life for all residents and foster individual and community in all aspects of physical, mental, social and environmental through recreational opportunities.  

Qualifications

What is needed to apply for this job?

• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be able to stand, walk, bend, reach, pull, stretch, climb, and move for the duration of shift.
• Must be able to participate in indoor and outdoor activities.
• Must be able to work professionally and calmly in an environment which may have heightened noise and stress.
• Must be able to work in warm and humid outdoor conditions.
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You may be a great fit if you:

• Enjoy working with young children.
• Participated in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups.
• Have the ability to display courtesy, patience, and friendliness.
• Have CPR/First Aid training.
• Have previous experience working with children, but it is not necessary.

Important Program Dates

• Staff Preparation & Planning Dates: June 9 - 13
• Programs Dates: June 16 - August 15
• Staff closing & Inventory Dates: approx. August 11 & 12
• Tower Days: June 5, 7 - 8

*All Able Park programs are closed for July 4 (no staff on duty).

City Expectations

We are a service organization. We take pride in what we do. We cultivate a supportive, encouraging and productive culture with a strong customer focus. We promote wellness and plan work/life balance into our goals. We value differences and foster inclusion. We achieve success by exhibiting our core values: collaboration, innovation, integrity, performance and relationships.

Position Specific Expectations

Communication: Able to convey a message to get a point across; communicates in a clear and concise manner; able to write clearly and succinctly; tailors’ message to a variety of communication settings and styles.

Attention to Detail: Able to find errors in work and solve problems; anticipates issues and performs at a high level of accuracy; sets up systems to ensure errors are not repeated.

Accountability: Follows through on commitments; focuses on appropriate tasks throughout the shift; takes responsibilities for actions both as an individual and on behalf of the organization; actions and words are in sync; follows all policies and procedures; maintains confidentiality; is prepared and punctual to all scheduled shifts.

Sound Judgment: Able to make a decision based on the right mixture of facts; determines a course of action after weighing and analyzing different options.

City of Spring Lake Park Employment Process

The City of Spring Lake Park conducts a Criminal history pre-employment check for this position.

All final candidates must successfully complete and pass the City's evaluation of the pre-employment process before their first day of employment with the City. 

The City of Spring Lake Park proudly adheres to the Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time Law, ensuring our team members have access to essential benefits for a healthier work-life balance.