Activity Instructor- Preschool Playground Site Coordinator

About us

The City of St. Louis Park is committed to being a leader in race, equity, and inclusion. As one of the city's strategic priorities, the city seeks to ensure all practices, programs, policies, and services of the city are fair, inclusive, and equitable. We value diverse perspectives and life experiences, and our strategic vision includes hiring and retaining racially diverse and racially conscious staff across all levels of our organization.

Supervise and provide recreational experiences for youth ages 4 and 5 participating in the summer preschool playground program and Mini-Adventure Camp programs in St. Louis Park.

Position is seasonal and runs June – August 2026, working 30-40 hours per week.

• Provide recreational experiences for children ranging from 4-5 years of age. Interact with children through games, crafts, and sports.
• Plan weekly activities and crafts based on set themes and develop creative ideas to add a variety of program offerings for children.
• Provide varied recreation administrative duties such as registration, parent communication, etc. Verify that emergency forms collected at the park are properly completed and turned in promptly.
• Provide supervision for other playground leaders and junior leaders.
• Provide supervision and discipline for children in recreation program to ensure their safety.
• Attend weekly staff meetings/athletic practices and games on time with necessary materials.
• Attend preseason orientation and post-season evaluation meetings.

• Must be at least 18 years old.

• Ability to:

• Interact and develop rapport with children of all ages and cultural backgrounds.

• Engage those children in a variety of active and passive park activities/youth athletics.
• Work with other park activities leaders, junior leader volunteers and coordinators/youth coaches effectively and in harmony.
• Delegate tasks and job duties to other playground leaders and junior leaders.
• Prior experience working in a playground or camp program setting.

• Ability and experience working with and relating to children ages 4-5.
• Knowledge or course work in child development, parks and recreation, education, or related athletic sport.
• Hold or be pursuing a degree in primary education, recreation or related field.
• Prior experience working with and serving in a highly racially diverse environment.
• Demonstrated cultural competence and comfort with supporting the city's strategic objectives for advancing racial equity.
• Have a valid MN driver's license.

Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Applications must be filled completely for consideration.

This position is not eligible for benefits.