Child Development Supervisor

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board seeks an experienced Child Development Supervisor to coordinate Rec Plus school-age care and other child development programs across MPRB facilities, meeting diverse community needs.

You will supervise certified and seasonal staff, partner with community organizations, support inclusion services, ensure DHS childcare requirements, and manage the citywide registration system.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field are required or considered.
• At least five years of increasingly responsible child development experience.
• At least three years of supervisory experience.
• Experience using youth development program evaluation tools for assessment and quality.
• Progressively responsible leadership roles overseeing multiple sites.

Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of delivery of school-age care programs at neighborhood parks to meet standards and best practices.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline certified and seasonal staff.
• Coordinate inclusion services within Rec Plus with other supervisors and the Child Development Manager.
• Assist with DHS childcare requirements for staff, space, records, training and onboarding.
• Manage the web-based citywide registration system including enrollment, reports, billing, training staff, and data collection.

Skills

Staff supervision

Program oversight

Community partnerships

Customer service

Behavior management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Parks and Recreation Administration, Child Development, Youth Development, or related field

Job description

The Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board is accepting applications for an experienced Child Development Supervisor to assist in coordinating the implementation of Rec Plus school age care and other child development programs at Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (MPRB) facilities to meet the diverse and identified needs in neighborhoods across Minneapolis. Supervise certified and seasonal part-time staff in the delivery of programs and services delivered through collaborative community partnerships that ensure high level programs and services in alignment with the mission, vision, values, goals and objectives of the MPRB; meet the needs and interests of diverse communities; and demonstrate best practices in child development.

This position will be required to work alternate work schedule including evenings, weekends, and holidays.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU:

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community!

Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you!

Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play, and work!

• Assist with oversight of the delivery of school-age care programs at neighborhood parks ensuring that standards are met and best practices are delivered.
• Interview, hire, train, supervise, evaluate and discipline certified and seasonal staff.
• Proactively facilitate parent/guardian individual and group meetings to address behavioral issues, special needs and program delivery and operation to ensure that the needs of the children are met.
• Assist in coordinating the delivery of inclusion services within Rec Plus with the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Supervisor and the Child Development Manager.
• Assist with the oversite and requirements of the Department of Human Services requirements for childcare in regards to staff, space, records, training and onboarding.
• Assist with the web based citywide registration system including enrollment, reports, billing, training staff, data input and data collection.
• Strategically work variable hours, evenings and some holidays including working on-site during programs to support and evaluate program delivery.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

Need to Have:

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in Parks and Recreation Administration, Child Development, Youth Development, or a related field.
• Increasingly responsible experience in child development work: at least five (5) years.
• Experience supervising the work of others: at least three (3) years.
• Experience using youth development program evaluation tools: at least three (3) years.
• Increasingly responsible positions demonstrating program leadership: at least three (3) years.
• Demonstrated ability to develop and organize child development programs for multiple sites: at least three (3) years.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Valid driver's license.

Nice to Have:

• CPR and First Aid certifications required within three (3) months of hire.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of advanced contemporary practices in school age care and other child development programs.
• Knowledge of advanced contemporary knowledge of methods of working with children with different abilities and special needs.
• Knowledge of modern principles and best practices in the development and delivery of recreation programs.
• Knowledge of modern principles and best practices of school age care facility environment management.
• Knowledge of cultural competence in engaging with people from diverse communities.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Union Status: Unrepresented

Job Information Session:

A 30-minute Job Information Session will be held via phone conference on Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 2:00PM CT. This is your opportunity to ask questions about the position and to gain a better understanding of the civil service application process. Interested parties are encouraged to call 612-474-1955 and use phone conference ID 971 244 056#.

Selection Process:

• We review your minimum qualifications.
• We rate your training and experience based on application materials and supplemental questions (30%).
• We conduct a structured panel interview (oral exam) (70%).
• We calculate your civil service score based on the above components and place you on the eligible list if all testing components are passed (passing score for each component and as an overall score is 70.00 or above). Eligible list will expire in three (3) months.
• We refer the top finalists to the hiring manager for an interview.
• References, including verification of employment and work performance, may be considered.
• We conduct a background check. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. View the MPRB Background Check Policy at https://www.minneapolisparks.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Background-Check-Policy.pdf. This position is also required to pass an enhanced background check with fingerprinting as required by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).

Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events.

Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board – a great place to play, work, and make a difference in the lives of others.

The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system.

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