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CITY OF EDINA
PARK AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
PLAYGROUND ACTIVITY SPECIALIST
 

The City of Edina is accepting applications for the position of Playground Activity Specialist, who will work from mid-June to the end of July.

Responsibilities include:

• Design and implement a step-by-step plan for special activities related to the weekly program theme, including organizing supplies needed for each activity.
• Lead children in special activities at assigned park sites in engaging and creative ways.
• Teach activity to Playground Leaders at weekly staff meetings.
• Assist Playground Leaders with ideas for activity suggestions.
• Make activity supply suggestions.
• Communicate with participants, leaders and supervisors any needs or concerns.
• Ensure safe environment for participants at all times.
• Evaluate arts and crafts experiences at the end of the summer.
• Follow City of Edina policies and procedures.
• Other duties as assigned.

Applicants must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma; desire to teach recreation activities to children; ability to lead children and co-workers; good organization and communication skills; experience working with children in structured programs; ability to independently get to program locations as needed. Preferred candidates will have experience working with children in arts programming; coursework in elementary education, recreation or a related field.
 

Starting wage is approximately $9.52-$10.85 per hour.

Fill out and complete seasonal/part-time application and supplemental application and return it to Edina City Hall, 4801 W. 50th St. Applications will be accepted until March 9, 2012 or until positions are filled.