Activities Specialist - Seasonal

Salary : $16.48 - $17.00 Hourly

Location : Mounds View

Job Type : Seasonal

Job Number : 202500048

Department : Public Works / Parks and Recreation

Division : Programs (Seasonal)

Opening Date : 02 / 27 / 2025

Closing Date : 4 / 11 / 2025 11 : 59 AM Central

Primary Objective of Position

Nature of Work :

This position is responsible to for implementing, developing, and creating activities and curriculum for the Explore More Summer Camp program offered by our department. Activity Specialists support Lead and Assistant Counselors by prepping daily activities and creating a fun and memorable camp environment and experience.

Communicates with :

Internally - Parks and Recreation staff.

Externally - General public.

Supervision : None

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Work Functions :

• Creates and develops activities and curriculum for camp including, but not limited to games, crafts, art, sports, music, science, theater, and nature.
• Provides and administers activity descriptions, instructions, and resources for program counselors.
• Aligns program activities with child development levels and program age groups.
• Assists Summer Program Coordinator and Recreation Coordinator in development of weekly themes and activity schedules.
• Provides guidance and role modeling for youth participants, and Leaders in Training.
• Organizes and / or participates in activities and special events for youth.
• Inspects program area daily for any safety precautions prior to youth arriving on site.
• Evaluates equipment or supplies used for activities, takes inventory, and make suggestions for purchasing as necessary.
• Reports any lost or damaged equipment to supervisor.

Other Work Functions (Illustrative Only) :

Minimum Qualifications / Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Minimum Qualifications of Education and Experience :

First Aid certified or willing to become certified within 30 days of hire.

Persons with disabilities : the above is a general listing of job duties. Essential and non-essential functions may vary by individual position. Reasonable accommodations may be available for both essential and non-essential job duties.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands and Work Environment :

In compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act, the following represents the Physical and Environmental Demands :

Function :

24% or Less

25% - 49%

50%-74%

75% or more

Office environment

Sitting, standing

Walking, reaching, pulling

Typing / data entry

Talking, hearing

Close and distance vision

Color vision, depth perception, accommodation, field of vision

Atmospheric Conditions

Hazardous materials

Environmental

Light (25 pounds of force)

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an "at will" employment relationship. The City Council, City Administrator or appropriate Elected Official retains the discretion to add duties or change the duties of this position at any time.

Mounds View is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

This position is not eligible for benefits.

Are you 16 years or older?

Do you have at least one year of experience work with youth, especially in a recreational, educational, theatrical, or musical setting?

Do you have a desire to work with the public?

Are you available to work a seasonal full-time schedule of 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday?

Are you First Aid certified or are you willing to become certified within 30 days of hire?

Are you willing to work with people of diverse backgrounds?

Are you seeking an internship in recreation, parks, and leisure services?

Required Question

Salary : $16 - $17