Seasonal Parks & Rec - Recreation Program Assistant (Intern)

Under the general direction/supervision of the Recreation Specialist this position is responsible for assisting Recreation Specialists with programs/special events/athletic leagues.

Seasonal: Must be willing and have ability to have flexible hours that may include weekends and evenings. This position will work the week of May 11 through Friday, August 28.  Approximately 35-40 hours per week with the possibility of extended hours with specific program needs.

*applications will be reviewed as they are received.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Recreation Specialist in monitoring and communicating work direction to seasonal staff to insure excellent customer service.
• Coordinate and put together supplies, documents, and schedules for adaptive, adult, preschool and youth recreational programs.  
• Run errands such as: dropping off rosters and supplies, copying curriculum and shopping for needed material throughout the summer.
• Utilizing recreation software, provide staffing support including data entry, waitlist calls, cancellations, records management and report processing in a timely manner.
• East Metro Miracle League on-site supervisor directs volunteers and coordinates league play.
• Assists with coordination of league schedule, coaches, volunteers, volunteer groups, equipment and supplies for East Metro Miracle League.
• Help generate social media posts and marketing materials for the East Metro Miracle League, general recreation programs and events.
• Additional hours will be required with onsite leadership at various recreational programs and events such as Carver Lake Campout, Storytime in the Park, 4th of July Celebration, Woodbury Days, Half-pint Safety Camp, pickleball tournaments and others. 
• Pee Wee Sports supervisor directs other seasonal staff.
• Assist with creating curriculum for various programs. 
• Provide support to the Adult Yard Games League
• Assist with creating curriculum, manage equipment and inventory, record keeping, and other duties as assigned for mobile based recreation program.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to communicate professionally over the phone, in person and in written form
• Must be over the age of 18 with a valid Driver's License
• Familiarities with basic computer software including Microsoft Windows suite of office programs for both accurate and professional looking correspondence including the use of Word, Publisher and Excel software
• Must be able to life/move 50 pounds; must be able to move up/down sets of stairs on a frequent basis

• Experience leading youth recreational events and programs
• Experience designing and implementing youth curriculum
• Experience supervising staff
• Experience supervising athletic adult athletic programs.
• Experience working with children with special needs

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.  While performing the duties of this position, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operating objects, tools, or controls, as well as reaching with hands and arms.  The employee is required to climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee often works in outside weather conditions.  The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, toxic or caustic chemicals.  The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet while in the office and moderately loud to loud in the field.