TO APPLY: Visit www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs for a list of duties. Applications accepted until 4:30PM on Monday, January 9, 2023. To be considered for this position, you must apply through Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's website.

Established in 1883, the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) oversees a renowned urban park system spanning 6,809 acres of parkland and water. Featured among its 180 park properties are 55 miles of parkways, 102 miles of Grand Rounds biking and walking paths, 22 lakes, 12 formal gardens, 7 golf courses and 49 recreation centers. The MPRB is proud to provide services, programs and activities that meet the park and recreation needs of diverse communities and ensure race equity, gender inclusion and universal access. Altogether, MPRB properties receive about 26 million visitors annually, and employs approximately 617 full-time and 1,400 part-time and seasonal employees.

Park it here for an exciting career by joining the #1 urban park system in the United States as recognized by the Trust for Public Land in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2020.

SUMMARY:
Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board's Recreation Centers and Programs is accepting
applications for an experienced full-time Childcare Specialist to provide safe, dependable childcare for school age children (ages 5-12 years) on a year-round basis at assigned Recreation Plus sites. Ensure the environment and recreation-based curriculum provides learning experiences to meet each participant's needs.

This is a split-shift position scheduled 6:45am to 9:45am AND 1:00pm to 6:00pm. Hours during summer season and school release days are 6:45am to 2:45pm OR 10:00am to 6:00pm.

What You'll Do:

• Ensure every registered child is safely supervised and accounted for throughout each day.
• Plan, organize and develop recreation activities, special events and program curriculum (indoors/outdoors with some educational components) to provide sufficient recreation choices for children between the ages of five and twelve during the before- and afterschool hours, on release days as assigned, and during the summer.
• Provide direction to part-time Recreation staff.
• Appropriately and effectively take action on disciplinary issues and/or injuries involving children in a timely manner.
• Accurately maintain billing information; collect and monitor outstanding balances, send monthly bills and communicate with parents/guardians about billing.
• Accurately maintain records on children; ensure their private information is protected and secure such information according to Recreation Plus guidelines.
• Facilitate inclusion of children with special needs through collaboration with park staff, parent/guardian, therapeutic recreation staff and the Therapeutic Recreation and Inclusion Coordinator.
• Develop and facilitate programs and procedures in compliance with MPRB policies and standards.
• Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities.

WHAT TO BRING:

Need to Have:

• Two years coursework from an accredited college or university with a major in child/youth development, education, recreation or closely related field.
• Professional work experience with school-age children (ages 5-12 years old): at least one (1) year. - OR -
• One semester credit or 16 hours training in any of the following: Child Development and Learning; Developmentally Appropriate Learning Experiences; Relationships with Families; Assessment, Evaluation and Individualization; Historical and Contemporary Development of Early Childhood Education; Professionalism, or Health, Safety and Nutrition.
• An equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

Nice to Have:

• Bachelor's degree in child/youth development, education, recreation or closely related field.

Skills Crucial to Success in This Role:

• Knowledge of developmental needs of school age children between the ages of 5-12 years old.
• Knowledge of current principles and best practices in behavior management skills for school age children between the ages of 5-12 years old.
• Knowledge of current principles and best practices in working with children, ages 5–12, with special needs.
• Knowledge of current principles and best practices in recreation program planning.
• Outstanding customer service principles and practices and standards for a diverse customer base.

Licensing Requirements:

• CPR and First Aid certifications required within one (1) month of hire.

EOE

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.05 - $29.54 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: One location

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