Outdoor Recreation Instructor - Part-Time

City of Duluth; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

The City of Duluth's Parks & Recreation department seeks Recreation Instructors to support a variety of outdoor and indoor programs. This part-time role includes assisting in planning activities, supervising participants, ensuring safety, and delivering a positive learning environment in day, evening, or weekend sessions.

No formal education required; must be 18+, valid Minnesota Class D license, on-site work, compensation $16.50–$17.00 hourly, with four openings and a focus on community

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and organizing recreational activities and special events.
• Supervise and monitor scheduled recreational activities and special events.
• Conduct necessary set-up and takedown of needed equipment as required prior to and after recreational activities and special events.
• Provide a safe, fun, and supportive learning environment for all participants.
• Contribute to evaluating recreation programs with other staff and affiliated cosponsoring agencies.
• Assist with recreation programs; effectively communicate and engage with youth, families, adults, and the general public.
• Effectively monitor the behavior of participants to maintain order and safety.
• Provide exceptional customer service; answer questions effectively and appropriately, and follow-up as required.
• Maintain control of recreation program participants while identifying individual needs.
• Communicate with Recreation Specialist regarding concerns or questions, including safety and improvements to efficiencies and services provided.
• Maintain and organize equipment.
• Inspect equipment and recreation areas to ensure safety and cleanliness and report discrepancies to the division.
• Perform onsite maintenance activities such as shoveling, sweeping, mopping, and general cleaning as needed.
• 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.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Job description

The City of Duluth's Parks & Recreation department seeks Recreation Instructors to support a variety of outdoor and indoor programs. This part-time role includes assisting in planning activities, supervising participants, ensuring safety, and delivering a positive learning environment in day, evening, or weekend sessions.

No formal education required; must be 18+, valid Minnesota Class D license, on-site work, compensation $16.50–$17.00 hourly, with four openings and a focus on community