Lead Programmer

DEPARTMENT: Parks and Recreation

DIVISION:   Recreation

LOCATION:   Various locations within the Parks and Recreation facilities.

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Recreation Supervisor

DIRECTION OF OTHERS: Guest Services

NATURE OF WORK:   Implement Recreation Programs provided by the Owatonna Parks and Recreation Department.   Responsible for leading, monitoring, implementing, and supervising scheduled recreational activities and special events.

• Conduct necessary preparation, set-up and takedown of equipment and supplies prior to and after recreational activities and special events
• Provide a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment for all participants.
• Evaluate recreation programs with supervisor, temporary/seasonal staff and affiliated cosponsoring agencies.
• Effectively communicate and engage with participants and staff.
• Effectively monitor the behavior of participants to maintain order and safety.
• Maintain and organize inventory supplies.
• Inspect equipment and recreation areas to ensure safety and cleanliness
• Perform onsite maintenance activities such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning as needed
• Provide exceptional customer service; answer questions effectively and appropriately, and follow-up as required.
• Supervise daily operation of seasonal/temporary staff according to established policies and guidelines.
• Monitor seasonal/temporary staff schedules and adjust as necessary.
• Assign seasonal/temporary staff tasks.
• Ensure all staff rules, regulations, and safety practices are properly enforced.
• Be an effective team member by exhibiting self-motivation, supporting other employees in handling tasks, interacting effectively and respectfully with others, showing a desire to contribute to the team effort, accepting assignments willingly, and completing tasks within agreed upon timelines.
• Ensure guests receive appropriate first aid and proper documentation is completed and reported.
• Complete required records and reports.
• Understand and implement procedures for weather, medical, environmental, and other emergencies. Give direction in emergency situations.
• Promote Owatonna Parks and Recreation programs and facilities.
• All other duties that apply.

Minimum Qualifications:  Must possess a valid driver's license; ability to work with public; knowledge of computer operations; ability to work independently; must be at least 18 years of age by April 2, 2025; Certification in First Aid/CPR/AED for adults and pediatrics or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Employee must be capable of operating miscellaneous office, safety, janitorial and other equipment relative to this position which shall include but may not be limited to: personal computer, copier, communication equipment, Point of Sale equipment and related items; concessions equipment, and other program specific items.

Hours of Work:  This is a position with scheduled shifts including mornings, days, evening, weekends, and holidays.  May be scheduled 20-30 hours per week on a seasonal/temporary basis.

Physical and Mental Demands: This position works at various facilities and locations including indoor and outdoor, with all types of weather conditions.  While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use hands and fingers, handle, feel or operate objects, tools or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, talk or hear, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl and smell. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to seventy-five (75) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

Salary : $16 - $18