Outdoor Supervisor – Athletics

Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board (Temp; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a dynamic team dedicated to ensuring safety and enhancing community engagement in outdoor recreational activities. This role involves monitoring park facilities, interacting with the public, and enforcing regulations to maintain a safe environment for all users. Ideal candidates will possess strong communication skills and a commitment to public service. Enjoy the flexibility of working outdoors and the opportunity to make a positive impact in the community. If you are passionate about recreation and community interaction, this position offers a rewarding experience.

Benefits

Sick and Safe Time

Public Employees Retirement Association (PERA) contributions

Qualifications

• One year of experience with public interaction required.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Monitor outdoor facility areas for safety and compliance.
• Communicate with citizens and provide assistance and information.

Skills

Public Interaction

Safety Monitoring

Incident Reporting

Rule Enforcement

Flexible Scheduling

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Staff are expected to monitor outdoor facility areas to ensure safety for scheduled park programs, leagues, and daily facility users. Communicate with citizens and develop positive relationships with park users by providing assistance and information. Provide support with check ins, monitoring field/court activities and reservations, supporting league operations as needed. Enforce City and MPRB regulations as appropriate. Communicate maintenance needs to supervisor. This position will primarily work outdoors and may travel between locations within the same workday.

Required Skills & Abilities

• Ensure a safe environment for all park users by providing education about MPRB policies and procedures.
• Act immediately to address inappropriate behaviors by contacting appropriate staff or other emergency personnel as necessary.
• Monitor activities and attendance on grounds; write incident reports and recommendation reports related to park use.
• Ensure amenities are being utilized by scheduled user groups and programs.
• Monitor daily park outdoor recreation activities and operations.
• Promote recreation opportunities on site and provide information about park facilities and programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• One year of experience involving extensive interaction with the public.
• Must pass a background check.
• Communicate respectfully and effectively with a diverse community using courtesy, tact, and good judgement.
• Explain and enforce rules of conduct or other applicable MPRB and City rules and policies.
• Exercise authority appropriate to various circumstances.
• Work independently with general supervision.
• Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to perform assigned work independently and responsibly, as well as part of a team.
• Ability to maintain consistent and punctual attendance.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time and complete physical tasks (lift, carry, pull).

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working in diverse and dynamic communities in the public sector.

Compensation and Benefits

$15.57 – $20 per hour.

You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.

Hours

10-30 hours/week.

To Apply

Please send your application and resume to Jordan Nelson by April 18, 2025.

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