Recreation Leader
City of Burnsville, MN, Burnsville, MN, United States
Recreation Leader
As a Recreation Leader, you'll collaborate to plan and implement age-appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games, and activities for children ages 5 to 13. Scheduled work hours will be at various park locations. Leaders will assist co-leaders in creating themed events to engage participants. Staff will ensure a safe environment for participants at all times and will also attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings. Position dates for all programs are June 15
August 13, 2026. More details about this position can be found under supplemental information. Our Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is a team of talented individuals dedicated to providing access to facilities, maintaining parks and trails, and running recreation programs and events that matter to our community. This role non-exempt (hourly) and has a starting wage of $13.02/hr. How You'll Use Your Strengths Every Day
The Recreation Leader values people and perspectives by: Maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and members of the community. Involving and motivating program participants while creating a safe and enjoyable environment. They are on the leading edge when they: Assist with the planning, supervision and implementation of special events. Assist in the development of public relations and promotional materials. And they expect the best by: Conducting activities in accordance with program goals and objectives. Planning and implementing a diverse range of recreational activities. What You'll Bring To Help You Be Successful
Must be 16 years of age or older. A background or interest in local government work serving the community. An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives. Programs that Recreation Leaders will be involved with include: Camp Explore: Camp Explore is an all-day structured summer camp program for children between the ages of 6 and 9. This program takes place from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday
Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Playground Pros: Playground Pros is an all-day structured summer camp program for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Activities will be geared to older aged children. This program takes place from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Tykes: Tykes is a morning only summer camp program for children between the ages of 4 and 5. Activities will be geared to preschool aged children. This program takes place from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Pop-Up Park: Recreation Leaders will be bringing games/activities to various neighborhood and community parks throughout Burnsville. This program takes place on select Friday mornings throughout the summer from 10:00am
Noon. Additional Program Opportunities: Recreation Leaders will also have the opportunity to help out at various city-wide special events and youth specialty camps throughout the summer.
As a Recreation Leader, you'll collaborate to plan and implement age-appropriate weekly arts and crafts, games, and activities for children ages 5 to 13. Scheduled work hours will be at various park locations. Leaders will assist co-leaders in creating themed events to engage participants. Staff will ensure a safe environment for participants at all times and will also attend and participate in staff trainings and meetings. Position dates for all programs are June 15
August 13, 2026. More details about this position can be found under supplemental information. Our Parks, Recreation, and Facilities Department is a team of talented individuals dedicated to providing access to facilities, maintaining parks and trails, and running recreation programs and events that matter to our community. This role non-exempt (hourly) and has a starting wage of $13.02/hr. How You'll Use Your Strengths Every Day
The Recreation Leader values people and perspectives by: Maintaining positive relationships with colleagues and members of the community. Involving and motivating program participants while creating a safe and enjoyable environment. They are on the leading edge when they: Assist with the planning, supervision and implementation of special events. Assist in the development of public relations and promotional materials. And they expect the best by: Conducting activities in accordance with program goals and objectives. Planning and implementing a diverse range of recreational activities. What You'll Bring To Help You Be Successful
Must be 16 years of age or older. A background or interest in local government work serving the community. An interest in developing what you do best and a commitment to valuing each colleague for their unique perspectives. Programs that Recreation Leaders will be involved with include: Camp Explore: Camp Explore is an all-day structured summer camp program for children between the ages of 6 and 9. This program takes place from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday
Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Playground Pros: Playground Pros is an all-day structured summer camp program for children between the ages of 9 and 12. Activities will be geared to older aged children. This program takes place from 9:00am-4:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Tykes: Tykes is a morning only summer camp program for children between the ages of 4 and 5. Activities will be geared to preschool aged children. This program takes place from 9:00am-12:00pm, Monday-Thursday. Dates of program: June 15
August 13. Pop-Up Park: Recreation Leaders will be bringing games/activities to various neighborhood and community parks throughout Burnsville. This program takes place on select Friday mornings throughout the summer from 10:00am
Noon. Additional Program Opportunities: Recreation Leaders will also have the opportunity to help out at various city-wide special events and youth specialty camps throughout the summer.