What are the responsibilities and job description for the Summer Camp Site Coordinator position at City of Brooklyn Park?

Salary : $21.22 - $26.00 Hourly

Location : Brooklyn Park, MN

Job Type : Seasonal Temporary

Job Number : 2025-00003-AR

Department : Recreation & Parks

Opening Date : 01 / 21 / 2025

Vacancies : 4

Address : Community Activity Center (CAC), 5600 85th Avenue North, Brooklyn Park, MN

Posting Type : Open to the public

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 Summer Camp Coordinators who have extensive experience working in a summer camp setting in various roles. Summer Camp Coordinators are so important to the unique culture of each of our summer camps. We look for people who are creative and have a collaborative, servant leadership philosophy. Our Summer Camp Coordinators must balance their creative side with good organizational skills that are necessary to running a camp.

Summer Camp Coordinators lead in the daily management of summer camp programs, maintaining a creative and nurturing environment for staff and program participants. They will work under the general supervision of the Recreation Supervisor(s) in charge of youth, teen, and adaptive recreation.

Summer Camp Coordinators :

Manage the execution of our camps located at the Community Activity Center, Norwood Park, Northwoods Park, and Willowstone Park.
Meet regularly from February - June to interview staff, plan and prepare for the summer season.
Summer Camp training is June 9-12 with Camp running June 16-August 7. We will be off June 19 and July 3.
Park building set up dates are to be determined between May 29-June 9.
Summer camps are scheduled from June 17-August 10 between the times of 8 : 00am-5 : 00pm.
Summer Camp Site Coordinator hours are typically M-Th 7 : 45am - 5 : 30pm but additional hours may be available throughout the summer for special events or programs.

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 in recreation programs and activities

Attend all in service workshops and staff trainings as scheduled by supervisor

Assist recreation supervisor in training of summer recreation staff

Work cooperatively with other summer recreation staff to create a welcoming and nurturing atmosphere for young people

Lead summer recreation staff in implementing daily lesson plans

On site daily supervision of summer camp program location, participants, and staff

Lead summer recreation staff in development and implementation of themes and events for program participants

Monitor participant progress and regularly communicate with parents and caregivers about specific issues or behavior concerns

Assist Recreation Supervisor in evaluation of summer recreation staff and volunteers

Communicate regularly with Recreation Supervisor regarding program location, participants, and staff

Adhere to department policies and procedures

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education

High school diploma or equivalency

Experience

21 years of age or older

Three (3) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment

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 advanced problem solving skills

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 minimal supervision during program time

Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets or 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

Four (4) years of experience working in a lead role in a summer camp environment

Experience supervising seasonal staff and volunteers

Experience in coaching sports, leading art / science activities, performing arts, or outdoor education

Experience with young people with disabilities, especially Autism or behavior disorders

Current certification in CPR and First Aid

Experience in curriculum development

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 language(s)

Equivalency

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

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. 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.

Our Vision, Values and Goals

Additional Information

Hiring Timeline and Selection Process :

Candidates will be notified by email if you are selected for an interview.

Interviews will take place through the month of March. Final hiring decisions will be made the first week of 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.

We have openings for four Summer Camp Coordinators this summer.

Anticipated Work Schedule :

This is a non-benefited position that will work up to 40 hours per week during the summer, depending on participant registration. Work shifts will take place primarily Monday-Thursday between the hours of 8 : 00am-5 : 30pm. During the school year, summer camp coordinators meet 4-8 hours per month to plan and prepare for the summer season.

Anticipated Hiring Wage : $21.22 - $26.00 Hourly per hour depending on qualifications

Work Environment :

Work may involve extended periods of sitting, standing, and moving about, facilitating a variety of recreational activities during the day, evenings, or weekends in both indoor and outdoor facilities, and traveling to various locations in the Brooklyn Park area. This position must be able to lift objects weighing up to 30lbs.

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

Regular, full-time City of Brooklyn Park employees (40 or more hours per week) are eligible for a benefits package including :

Vacation

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

Sick leave is accrued at the rate of 12 days per year with unlimited accumulation

Holidays

12 paid holidays per year

1 floating holiday to be used any day in the year with supervisor approval

Health Insurance :

Employees may choose a health plan with an option to waive coverage if covered under another qualified plan

The City contributes a portion to the cost of health insurance

Available to City of Brooklyn Park employees working 30 or more hours per week

Dental Insurance

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

Life Insurance

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

Disability Insurance

Short-term disability insurance available at group rates

Long-term disability insurance available at group rates

Retirement

Public Employee's Retirement Association (PERA) pension plan (employer / employee contributions)

Optional 457 pre-tax and post-tax (Roth) deferred compensation plans for tax-deferred retirement savings

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

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

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Assistance Program provides confidential counseling and referral services

Fitness

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

Direct Deposit (mandatory)

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

Regular, part-time benefited City of Brooklyn Park employees (20-29 hours per week) are not eligible for Health Insurance, but are eligible for the following benefits :

Sick and Vacation at a pro-rated rate

Decreasing Life Insurance

Flexible Spending Account(s)

Deferred Compensation, if enrolled.

Seasonal / Temporary employees

Temporary, Seasonal, and non-benefited part-time employees earn one hour of Sick Leave for every 30 hours worked by an employee, up to a maximum of 48 hours of Sick Leave per year.

Benefits may differ based on union contracts for employees represented by a collective bargaining unit. This summary is for information only and is subject to change or revocation without notice. This summary shall not constitute a contract or guarantee, express or implied.

What experience do you have working at summer camp?

What type of camp culture would you want to createfor both staff and kids?

What experience do you have working with kids with disabilities or social / emotional / behavior concerns?

What experience do you have communicating with parents / guardians / caregivers?

What type of experience do you have with managing a diverse group of people?

What is your leadership style and an example of how you will use it at camp?

Please describe a difficult situation with a parent / guardian / caregiver and how you handled it.

Please describe your favorite camp memory.

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