Recreation and Aquatics Assistant

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 2,069,000 - 2,255,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools seeks a part-time Recreation & Aquatics Assistant for the Northfield Community Education Center. The position runs 9/1/2026 through 5/31/2027 and involves following the program supervisor’s plan, arriving early, engaging participants, and maintaining accurate timesheets.

Ideal candidates are at least 16, committed to helping youth, and can show initiative and knowledge of a sport or program. EOE; background check required.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 16 to apply.
• Desire to invest in individual achievement.
• Desire to provide an organized learning environment.
• Evidence of relationship building with youth.
• Evidence of specific sport or program knowledge and experience.
• Evidence of initiative taking and self-directing.

Responsibilities

• Instructors will follow the lead of the program supervisor, and will assist with programming.
• Instructors will arrive early, know and fully execute the plan for each day, engage 100% throughout the program, teach general disciplines of each activity, enhance skill development, build relationships with youth, and communicate as needed with parents/guardians.
• Instructors will show enthusiasm and create fun, positive experiences through words, actions, and non-verbal's.
• Instructors will keep track of time worked and record on timesheet.
• Instructors will openly communicate with the recreation coordinator, in a timely manner, regarding vacation requests, program issues, etc.

Skills

Youth engagement

Organization

Initiative

Relationship building

Sport knowledge

Job description

• Position Type:
  Community Education - Recreation/ Instructor Assistant
  
• Date Posted:
  8/18/2026
  
• Location:
  Northfield Community Education Center
  
• Date Available:
  09/01/2026
  
• Closing Date:
  05/31/2027
  

JOB ID: 4799 - Recreation & Aquatics Assistant - Part-time recreation & aquatics assistant positions beginning 9/1/2026 - 05/31/2027.
Location: Community Education
Scheduled Hours/Days:As Needed/Scheduled.
Qualifications:
Applicant must be 16 to apply.
Desire to invest in individual achievement.
Desire to provide an organized learning environment.
Evidence of relationship building with youth.
Evidence of specific sport or program knowledge and experience.
Evidence of initiative taking and self-directing.
Pay Rate/Range: $15.02/hr. - $16.37/hr.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks: Position does not qualify for benefits.
Deadline: 5/31/2027 -- EOE (8/18/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.
Responsibilities:

• Instructors will follow the lead of the program supervisor, and will assist with programming.
• Instructors will arrive early, know and fully execute the plan for each day, engage 100% throughout the program, teach general disciplines of each activity, enhance skill development, build relationships with youth, and communicate as needed with parents/guardians.
• Instructors will show enthusiasm and create fun, positive experiences through words, actions, and non-verbal's.
• Instructors will keep track of time worked and record on timesheet.
• Instructors will openly communicate with the recreation coordinator, in a timely manner, regarding vacation requests, program issues, etc.