Position Summary

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for team-oriented individuals to help us create quality experiences for every young person in our summer camp programs. We look for staff who enjoy being outside and working with young people ages 3-15. We need different kinds of staff to meet the needs of our campers. We look for introverts, extroverts, athletes, musicians, actors, scientists, and more. This is a great job for people who want to be teachers, naturalists, medical professionals, and coaches, or who want to develop leadership skills necessary in 21st Century environments. We always want our staff to end the summer with more experience and skill than they started with.

This summer, our camps will offer modified programming using guidance from the MN Department of Health and the American Camp Association.

Top 5 Reasons YOU want to Work at Camp!

Summer camp staff will:

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  Attend staff training June 12-16.
• Work at our camps located at the Community Activity Center, Norwood Park, Northwoods Park, and Willowstone Park from June 20-August 10. We will be off July 3-6.
• Be placed on work teams based on their skills and areas of interest and will work with groups ages 5-6, 7-9, 10-12, or teens 13-15. Program areas include preschool camp, day camp, and teen camp.
• Work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor in charge of the summer camp program.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Engage young people ages 5-15 in recreation programs and activities
• Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor
• Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people
• Plan and lead various activities and work with other summer recreation staff to implement daily lesson plans.
• Work creatively with other summer recreation staff to develop and carry out themes and events for program participants
• Regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about participant progress and any behavior concerns
• Adhere to department policies and procedures
• Other duties as assigned or apparent

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education
Ability to attend training June 12-16

Experience

• 16 years of age or older by June 1, 2023
• One (1) to three (3) years of experience working with young people as a paid staff or volunteer

Equivalency
An equivalent combination of related education/experience may be considered.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Possess a genuine interest in the needs of all young people and be able to work in a team atmosphere
• Possess basic problem-solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and think creatively in many situations
• Ability to respond maturely to any emergency or incident that may arise
• Ability to interact with participants and parents in a responsible and professional manner and respond to concerns with tact and courtesy
• Ability to work with appropriate level of supervision during program time
• Commitment to work the entire summer season
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Three (3)+ years of experience working with young people as a paid staff member or volunteer
• Experience in coaching sports, leading art/science activities, performing arts, or outdoor education
• Experience with young people with disabilities, especially Autism or behavior disorders
• College level coursework in child development, teaching strategies, psychology, coaching, leadership or related field.
• Current certification in CPR and First Aid
• Current certification related to program leadership such as WSI, Lifeguarding, Coaching, Special Olympics, etc.
• Additional training or coursework in the fields of recreation, therapeutic recreation, sports administration, coaching, education, special education, social work, or related field
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali, Laotian or Vietnamese

Background Check
The City has determined that a criminal background check and/or qualifications check is necessary for certain positions with this job title. Applicants will be required to sign an informed consent form allowing the City to obtain their criminal history and/or verify their qualifications in connection with the position sought. Applicants who do not sign the informed consent form will not be further considered for the position.

About Brooklyn Park
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 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Additional Information

• Candidates will be notified by email if selected for an interview.
• Interviews will take place through the month of March and early April. Final hiring decisions will be made mid April.
• If you are not offered a job, we will keep your application on file and we may contact you if our staffing needs change during the summer. There are also a number of other Seasonal Job Opportunities in the City of Brooklyn Park to consider.
• Please use the supplemental application questions to communicate more about who you are. When hiring staff, we look at how each person will fit into the team and what skills and unique qualities they bring to the table. For younger applicants, please share any experience you have had volunteering or participating in school and/or extracurricular activities.
  

• New employees generally earn 10 days of vacation per year
• Vacation accruals increase with longevity up to a maximum of 20 days per year

• Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 8 hours per month with unlimited accumulation

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Employees may choose between two health plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan
• The City contributes to the cost of health insurance

• Employees may choose between two dental plans with an option to waive if covered under another qualified plan

• The City provides term life insurance with an option for employees to purchase additional voluntary and dependent term life insurance at group rates

• Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

• Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer/employee contributions
• Optional 457 deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

• Reimbursement account for health care and daycare expenses using pre-tax contributions

• Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

• Free on-site fitness facilities; Wellness program and fitness classes offered

• Payroll checks are automatically deposited into designated account(s) on payday

• Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate
• PERA Life
• Flexible Spending
• Deferred Comp, if enrolled.