Summer Instructor Assistant

Northfield Public Schools; Northfield (MN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

Northfield Public Schools is seeking part-time, temporary Summer Instructor Assistants for the Northfield Community Education Center from June 3 to August 31, 2026. Positions begin 06/03/2026; pay rate is $15.02 to $16.37 per hour.

Applicant must be 16 years old to apply and duties include assisting with programming, following the program supervisor, and engaging youth. Instructors attend staff training June 3, must arrive early, maintain daily plans, track hours, and communicate with the

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 initiative taking and self-direction.

Responsibilities

• Instructors will attend staff training on the evening of June 3rd
• 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.
• Instructors will be required to fill in for up to two Saturday swim lessons or two evening swim lessons (if aquatics staff).

Job description

• Position Type: Community Education - Recreation/ Summer Instructor Assistant

• Date Posted: 2/20/2026

• Location: Northfield Community Education Center

• Date Available: 06/03/2026

• Closing Date: 08/31/2026

JOB ID: 4664 - Summer Instructor Assistant - Part-time, temporary positions beginning 06/03/2026 - 08/31/2026.
Location: Community Education
Scheduled Hours/Days: As needed
Qualifications: Applicant must be 16 to apply.
Pay Rate/Range: $15.02/hr.-$16.37/hr.
Compensation/Benefits/Perks: This position is not eligible for benefits.
Deadline: 3/16/2026 -- EOE (02/20/2026) Employment is contingent upon completion of a background check.

• 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

• Instructors will attend staff training on the evening of June 3rd
• 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.
• Instructors will be required to fill in for up to two Saturday swim lessons or two evening swim lessons (if aquatics staff).