What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Program Instructor position at St. Cloud Park and Recreation?
Youth Program Instructor
Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex
Highlights
Delivering quality park and recreation opportunities to our community is serious work and serious fun! St. Cloud Park & Recreation is recruiting positive and enthusiastic individuals who have a passion for working with youth. As a youth program instructor, you will have fun while supporting a safe environment for youth to make memories.
No Experience Necessary
Competitive Pay
Flexible Work Schedule
Make a Difference in the Community
Pay
- $15-17 per hour
- Pay rate based on qualifications and experience
- Part-Time, Seasonal, Not Benefit Eligible
Hours of Work
- Hours include days, evenings, weekends, and holidays
- Work anywhere from 10-39 hours weekly!
- Hours may be limited by inclement weather.
Typical Duties Performed
- Teach fundamental skills to children, emphasizing skill development, safety, fair play, sportsmanship, team building, and fun.
- Prepare lesson plans prior to each session, teaching skills in developmentally appropriate stages.
- Emphasize skills development including safety, fair play, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun.
- Work to establish and improve team unity and spirit.
- Serve as a positive role model to the participants and their parents/guardians.
- Constantly evaluate the activity participants’ strengths and abilities to provide for the appropriate feedback while evaluating your own performance as a youth activity lead.
- Provide for the health and safety of all participants including ensuring that all activity and playing areas are free of hazards and the materials and equipment are secured and put away when not in use.
- Educate on and enforce all park and recreation facility rules, regulations, and policies, maintaining a consistent discipline policy for all activity participants and their parents/guardians.
- Complete any necessary records and reports.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
What is needed to apply for this job?
- Job seekers should be age 16 or older
- Current CPR-AED/First Aid certifications or will to be certified
- Ability to lift/move 50 pounds
- Ability to complete tasks without supervision
- Leadership, decision-making, and public relations skills
You May Be a Great Fit if You Have:
- Ability to display courtesy, patience, and friendliness
- Participated in activities, sports, clubs, or other groups
- Have previous experience working with youth in a sports or educational setting
- Availability to work a variety of hours, including daytime, evenings, and weekends
Here’s what staff members have said about working at Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex:
“It was nice to see the real-life people from the community I live in and interact and get to know them more. It was interesting to know how much of an impact on the kids I had just from coaching.”
“Working in Park and Recreation has been a fun experience. I got to work with people of all ages, and it helped open my eyes to other possible job opportunities in the department.”
Located in central Minnesota, Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex serves as the recreation hub for the St. Cloud area. St. Cloud Park & Recreation offers activities for all ages at Whitney, from basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and a walking track and fitness room indoors, to baseball, softball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and special events outdoors. Whitney Recreation Center & Sports Complex employs an average of 5 full-time supervisory year-round employees, 20 part-time year-round employees, and 40 part-time seasonal employees. Visit our website to learn more at https://www.ci.stcloud.mn.us/1833/Park-Recreation!
Job Types: Part-time, Seasonal
Pay: $15.00 - $17.00 per hour
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $15 - $17
