Recreation and Aquatics Lead

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 22,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools is seeking a part-time, temporary Recreation & Aquatics Lead for the Northfield Community Education Center. The position runs from 09/01/2026 through 05/31/2027 with as-needed hours, following the established curriculum and schedule.

Ideal candidates are at least 16 years old, eager to support youth achievement, and capable of creating a positive learning environment while applying program knowledge across recreation activities.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 16 years of age to apply.
• Desire to invest in individual achievement.
• Desire to provide an organized and positive 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

• Supervisors will lead the administration of the established curriculum.
• Supervisors will oversee program staff in their particular program, and are responsible for the coaching effectiveness of staff and the quality of the program, with help of the recreation coordinator.
• Supervisors will oversee child behavior, and implement the disciplinary action plan as needed.
• Supervisors 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.
• Supervisors will show enthusiasm and create fun, positive experiences through words, actions, and non-verbal's.
• Supervisors will keep track of time worked and record it on timesheets.
• Supervisors will openly communicate with the recreation coordinator, in a timely manner, regarding vacation requests, program issues, etc.

Skills

Relationship building with youth

Organized learning environment

Initiative taking/self-direction

Sports/program knowledge

Invest in individual achievement

Job description

JOB ID: 4798 - Recreation & Aquatics Lead - Part-time, temporary recreation & aquatics lead staff positions beginning 9/1/2026 - 5/31/2027.

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

Location: Community Education

Scheduled Hours/Days: As Needed/Scheduled.

Qualifications

• Applicant must be 16 years of age to apply.
• Desire to invest in individual achievement.
• Desire to provide an organized and positive 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

$16.10/hr. - $17.45/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

• Supervisors will lead the administration of the established curriculum.
• Supervisors will oversee program staff in their particular program, and are responsible for the coaching effectiveness of staff and the quality of the program, with help of the recreation coordinator.
• Supervisors will oversee child behavior, and implement the disciplinary action plan as needed.
• Supervisors 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.
• Supervisors will show enthusiasm and create fun, positive experiences through words, actions, and non-verbal's.
• Supervisors will keep track of time worked and record it on timesheets.
• Supervisors will openly communicate with the recreation coordinator, in a timely manner, regarding vacation requests, program issues, etc.