Neighborhood Day Camp Counselor

Neighborhood Day Camp Counselor Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board - 4.0 Minneapolis, MN Job Details Part-time $17 - $20 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications Customer communication Employee relationship building High school diploma or GED Full Job Description Salary $17.00 - $20.00 Hourly Location P7600 Job Type Part-time Job Number

REQ01224

Division Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Department Minneapolis Park & Recreation Board Opening Date 05/22/2026 FLSA Non-Exempt Summary The MPRB is accepting applications for part-time Neighborhood Day Camp Counselors to lead and oversee day camp participants and programming at MPRB's youth Day Camps. Staff will be assigned to one of our themed camps for the duration of the summer based on their skill sets. Summer Camp Weekly Themes may include but are not limited to subjects such as Farm-to-Table, Neurodivergent Inclusivity, Kayaking, Theater, Cycling, and water activities. This position works 20-32 hours per week, part- time. Varied working hours Tuesday-Fridays 9:30-5:30PM

OR 2-7PM

Training begins mid-June and camp runs through the end of August.

JOIN OUR CREW, WE NEED YOU

Join the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board and make a difference in your community! We are looking for seasonal workers who love nature, people, and fun. Apply today and enjoy learning new skills, meeting new friends, and serving the community, all while working in our beautiful park system. Whether you are interested in recreation, environmental education, maintenance, or customer service, we have a job for you! Don't miss this opportunity to be part of one of the premier park systems in the United States. Our picturesque lakes, neighborhood parks, recreation centers, and diversified programming make the park system an important component of what makes Minneapolis a great place to live, play and work! What You'll Do Plan, prepare and lead fun, hands-on, outdoor-based summer day camp sessions that promote high-quality, outdoor educational and recreational experiences for campers ages typically 8-13. Oversee campers' safety and well-being, while helping to facilitate their interactions with others and their surroundings. Provide high-quality customer service and communication with parents/guardians. Build positive relationships with campers as well as parents/guardians. Engage and encourage campers in learning and positive experiences. Successfully implement group management while conducting camp. Identify and respond to camper behavioral concerns as needed. Use materials and resources responsibly. Clean up camp space at the end of each day. Assist MPRB in identifying and addressing the park and recreation needs of underserved and under-represented communities. What To Bring Need to

Have:

High school diploma or equivalent Must have ability to travel between work locations throughout the city. Nice to

Have:

Experience working with youth ages 8-13: Three (3) years. Experience/Training in one of our theme activities such as: canoeing, kayaking, theater, music, dance, biking, cooking, gardening, archery, fishing, water safety. Skills Crucial to

Success In This Role:

Knowledge of principles and practices of customer service. Knowledge of current principles and best practices of instruction related to assigned camp theme. Knowledge of current principles and practices for working with youth (preschool to age 12). Knowledge of cultural competence in engaging people from diverse communities. Ability to work outside for the duration of the day. Ability to spend large blocks of time with youth. Ability to adapt to working in different locations. Flexibility and adaptability to changes in work assignments. Participate and engage with training/development opportunities as assigned. Establish and maintain effective, respectful and productive working relationships. Ability to Negotiate effective and appropriate solutions to difficult conflicts.

Physical requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties. Climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, driving, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions.

Medium Work:

Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Frequent outdoor work with exposure to hot and cold temperatures and varying weather conditions.

Additional Information Selection Process:

To apply for this position, applicants must complete an online application at www.minneapolisparks.org/jobs. Upon receiving a conditional offer of employment, the applicant will be asked to sign an informed consent allowing the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board to obtain their criminal history in connection with the positions sought. Please note that HR reserves the right to limit the number of people invited to successive testing events. Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board- a great place to play, work and make a difference in the lives of others. The MPRB is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a tobacco-free workplace and park system. MPR123 You are eligible to receive sick and safe time per the Minneapolis City Ordinance and Minnesota Earned Sick and Safe Time, and will earn one (1) hour of sick and safe leave for every thirty (30) hours worked. Public employees will be enrolled in statutorily required Public Employers Retirement Association (PERA) pension contributions if/when eligible. This position is not eligible for other benefits.