Job Description

Position Summary

The award-winning Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department is looking for highly motivated, team-oriented and enthusiastic individuals who have a desire to make a difference in Brooklyn Park. A Skating Lesson Aide is responsible to assist with skating lessons with Brooklyn Park Recreation and Parks Department and will work under the general supervision of the CAC Facility Coordinator.

A Skating Lesson Aide is a member of the Recreation and Parks staff team that works together to develop innovative service delivery methods and programs focused on quality partnerships, service to our community and achieving successful results.

Application Deadline: This job posting will be open until filled. If you have interest in this position, it is highly recommended that you apply as soon as possible upon seeing the announcement as the vacancy may close without notice.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, any offer for employment is contingent upon the City of Brooklyn Park being able to implement fall programming based on social distancing recommendations of the Center for Disease Control (CDC) and Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Work with the CAC Facility Coordinator to run an effective and efficient program
• Start work session on time
• Interpret and apply skating rules and principles
• Maintain order and assure participants are following program plan
• Report any incidents and assist with completing required reports

Minimum and Desired Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 14 years of age or older
• Previous skating experience

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of and a thorough understanding of skating principles
• Ability to interact with participants in a responsible and professional manner
• Ability to communicate effectively and respond with tact and courtesy
• Ability to maintain order and security
• Ability to effectively work with youth
• Ability to make rational and appropriate decisions based on established policy and procedure
• Ability to relate and work effectively with people from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Ability to provide a level of customer service that meets/exceeds customer expectation and satisfaction
• Embrace and engage in cultural shift toward Continuous Improvement

Desired Qualifications

• Previous successful experience working with the public and providing customer service
• Previous experience working with people from various cultural, socioeconomic, racial and ethnic backgrounds
• Fluency in Spanish, Hmong, Russian, Somali or Vietnamese language(s)

About Brooklyn Park

Brooklyn Park is a thriving northwestern suburb of Minneapolis and the sixth largest city in the state with over 80,000 residents. As the 11th fastest growing city in Minnesota, the city has become even more vibrant because of our remarkable racial and cultural diversity. Fifty-four percent of residents are people of color, 22 percent are foreign-born, and more than a quarter speak a language other than English at home.

Additional Information

Department/Division: Recreation and Parks Department/CAC Ice Arena

Anticipated Work Schedule: This is a part-time, non-benefited position that will work less than 20 hours per week; work shifts will primarily be evening and may include some weekend hours.

Anticipated Hiring Wage: $8.42- $10.36 per hour

Pay Class: Recreation Assistant Pay Grade: (615)

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